Accountant II

State of Maryland; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS), seeks an Accountant II to support the accounting team in daily financial operations at the Baltimore location. The role involves journal entries, grant billing, reconciliations, and assisting with year-end close.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least two years of GAAP-based accounting experience. State Police background checks are required for employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with three credit hours in auditing.
• Two years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports using GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Process journal entries to balance current and prior year closed grants.
• Ensure revenue draw-down requests are properly allocated to all DORS grants.
• Review open purchase orders and case service authorizations.
• Process Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) payments.
• Review sub-grant encumbrances, budget offsets, and expenditures.
• Assist with year-end close out.
• Perform reconciliations of fund accounts.
• Participate in the agency's audit process.

Skills

Attention to detail

FMIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

FMIS

Job description

Introduction

The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland. As part of the Maryland State Department of Education, the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) provides services to assist students with disabilities prepare for the work world, vocational rehabilitation services to assist adults with significant disabilities who are seeking to enter or reenter the workforce, and the adjudication of Social Security disability claims for the citizens of Maryland.

GRADE

STD0016. Salary will be based on qualifications and Agency Budget allowance; State Salary guidelines may apply

LOCATION OF POSITION

Division of Rehabilitation Services
Workforce and Technology Center�
2301 Argonne Drive�
Baltimore, Maryland 21218

POSITION DUTIES

This recruitment is limited to current permanent and contractual employees of the State of Maryland.

The Accountant II will support the Supervisor of Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) Accounting and the Director of Accounting on daily financial tasks. This position manages journal entries, grant billing, undeliverable checks, and check reissues. The Accountant II will handle audit preparation and resolve vendor payment problems.

Responsibilities include:

• Process journal entries to balance current and prior year closed grants.
• Ensure revenue draw-down requests from MSDE are properly allocated to all DORS grants.
• Review open purchase orders and case service authorizations.
• Process Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) payments.
• Reviews sub-grant encumbrances, budget offsets, and expenditures.
• Assists with year-end close out.
• Performs reconciliations of fund accounts.
• Participates in the audit process of agency fiscal operations.
• Reviews and evaluates the undeliverable check report.
• Review and monitor activity on the Financial Management Information System (FMIS 540).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing.

Experience: Two years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with thirty credit hours in Accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing, for the required education.
2. Applicants who have met the requirements for admission to the CPA examination prior to July 1, 1974 will be considered to have met the educational requirement referenced above.
3. Possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a master's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
4. Applicants may substitute one year of professional auditing experience for one year of the required experience.
5. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Accounting Officer classification or Financial Management specialty codes in the Accounting field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

• Experience working with the State’s Financial Management Information System (FMIS)
• Experience with invoice processing, bill payment and account reconciliation
• Experience with grant management

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is limited to current permanent and contractual employees of the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must consent to a State Police Investigation (fingerprinting) as a routine procedure for all employees with this Agency.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Proof of eligibility to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.