BUDGET ANALYST ACCOUNTANT II

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington County Department of Social Services in Maryland seeks a budget analyst to manage local fiscal operations for Adult, Child and Family Services, with responsibility for budgeting, accounting, forecasts, auditing and expenditure control. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and two years of related experience; substitutions for education or experience are described in the notes.

You will develop financial goals and maintain systems, ensure GAAP compliance, and prepare

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and two years of experience in examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports.
• Notes mention substitute education with accounting coursework and CPA/licensed substitutions.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service and Fiscal Management-Provides professional accounting management of fiscal operation for local DSS office consisting of monitoring, processing and tracking funds for all Adult, Child and Family Services to meet the goals and objectives of the Department of Human Services and Washington County.
• General Accounting/Reconciliations- Responsible for general accounting functions to ensure safeguarding of assets and accountability for funds, in accordance with GAAP and state & local procedures. This is done by reviewing and recommending implementation of procedures, which guarantee secure internal control.
• Ensures timely and accurate submission of fiscal and procurement reports, monthly & quarterly, as required by DHS, local, General Accounting Division and local DSS procedures. Creates detailed supplemental Excel spreadsheets.

Skills

Budgeting

Auditing

Financial reporting

Bilingual communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults.

GRADE

STD0016

LOCATION OF POSITION

WASHINGTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

LGA/ FINANCE DIVISION

122 NORTH POTOMAC STREET

HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740

Main Purpose of Job

Provide professional fiscal management of local Department of Social Services (WCDSS) fiscal operations to Adult, Child and Family Services for a total of $1.6M. This position functions as a budget analyst for WCDSS. This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining financial and management systems including budget, accounting, budgetary projections, auditing and expenditure control. This position develops and implements financial goals, procedures, and objectives.

POSITION DUTIES

• Customer Service and Fiscal Management-Provides professional accounting management of fiscal operation for local DSS office consisting of monitoring, processing and tracking funds for all Adult, Child and Family Services to meet the goals and objectives of the Department of Human Services and Washington County.
• General Accounting/Reconciliations- Responsible for general accounting functions to ensure safeguarding of assets and accountability for funds, in accordance with GAAP and state & local procedures. This is done by reviewing and recommending implementation of procedures, which guarantee secure internal control.
• Ensures timely and accurate submission of fiscal and procurement reports, monthly & quarterly, as required by DHS, local, General Accounting Division and local DSS procedures. Creates detailed supplemental Excel spreadsheets.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

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

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

• One year of experience preparing and/or overseeing a budget.
• One year of specialized experience conducting internal or external financial audits.
• One year experience preparing accounting and compliance reports.
• Bilingual written and communication skills.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least a year. If you are in State service and are a promotional candidate, your salary will be determined in accordance with the State of Maryland Guidelines.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the rating process. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service is required prior to hire.

Benefits

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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 applicants are encouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.