ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR II

State of Maryland - MDH Med Care Prgms - Office of Medicaid Finance; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

STATE OF MARYLAND is seeking an experienced accounting professional to provide support in the claiming, distribution, and reconciliation of Medicaid and CHIP funds. The role involves compiling statistical enrollment and expenditure data and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

The position emphasizes strong knowledge of accounting principles, federal fund accounting, and proficiency with Excel and Office tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with three credit hours in auditing.
• Five years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, reports and GAAP.
• Substitution options for education and experience as described in the notes.

Skills

Accounting

Auditing

Federal funds

Excel

Journal entries

Revenue reports

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

GRADE

STD0019

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH - Medical Care Finance/Revenue Division

201 W. Preston Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

This position provides professional accounting support to an Accountant Manager II in the claiming, distribution, and reconciliation of Title XIX (Medicaid) and Title XXI (CHIP) federal funds and in compiling statistical enrollment and expenditure data.

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: Five years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles to include three years performing advanced duties in the areas of cost accounting, systems accounting, federal fund accounting, or bond and loan accounting.

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 Master's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required general accounting experience.

4. Applicants may substitute one year of professional auditing experience for one year of the required general 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

• Accounting work experience
• Knowledge and experience in federal fund claiming and preparing revenue reports
• Experience working with multiple concurrent deadlines
• Experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office tools
• Experience preparing journal entries

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

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