Accountant Lead, Assistant Section Chief (Capital Projects)

Maryland Department of Transportation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Highway Administration's Office of Finance in Baltimore City is seeking an Assistant Section Chief (Accountant Lead Specialized) to oversee capital accounting activities for SHA's $1 billion construction program. The ASC will supervise staff in the Program Coordination Section and help ensure accurate financial data and reporting.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in accounting with auditing coursework and four years in accounting analysis, with two years in cost, systems, or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting with at least 3 credit hours in auditing.
• Four years of experience examining, analyzing, and interpreting accounting systems and reports, including two years in cost accounting, systems accounting, federal fund accounting, or bond and loan accounting.

Responsibilities

• Support fiscal oversight of SHA's $1 billion Capital Construction Program.
• Assist in budgeting and accounting administration of the SHA project database.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and other required reporting.
• Manage SHA Project Numbers, Capital Forecast System, and eF42F30; publish Monthly Financial Advertisement Schedule.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Third-party billing

Accounts receivable aging

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting with auditing

Job description

The State Highway Administration's Office of Finance in Baltimore City is seeking an Assistant Section Chief (Accountant Lead Specialized) to oversee capital accounting activities for SHA's $1 billion construction program. The ASC will supervise staff in the Program Coordination Section and help ensure accurate financial data and reporting.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in accounting with auditing coursework and four years in accounting analysis, with two years in cost, systems, or