SYSTEMS CONTROL ACCOUNTANT I (General Accounting Division)

State of Maryland; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland seeks a Staff Accountant to join the financial reporting team in Annapolis. The role focuses on preparing schedules and documentation for the ACFR, reviewing working fund transactions, and participating in month-end and year-end closes, with duties including guiding state agencies.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Accounting with relevant coursework or equivalent experience, and at least three years of professional accounting work, with GASB/GAAP knowledge and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent with required accounting coursework.
• Three years of professional accounting experience.
• Foreign credentials evaluation if degree obtained outside the U.S.
• U.S. Armed Forces experience may substitute for required experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial schedules and supporting documentation for ACFR.
• Review and process working fund transactions and assist month-end close.
• Support year-end close activities and provide guidance to State agencies.

Skills

Accounting

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

GAAP application

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

30 credit hours in Accounting with auditing

Tools

R*STARS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Introduction

GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

Annapolis, Maryland

POSITION DUTIES

Interested in work that directly supports statewide financial reporting and accounting operations? The General Accounting Division is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Staff Accountant to join the financial reporting team.

Responsibilities include preparing financial schedules and other supporting documentation for the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), reviewing and processing working fund transactions, participating in month-end and year-end financial close activities, and providing direction and guidance to State agencies.

We would be honored to have you join our team.

Please Note: Work is subject to strict fiscal year-end and financial reporting deadlines. Extended hours may be required during peak reporting periods, including fiscal year-end close and ACFR preparation. The selected candidate will be unable to prepare tax returns for compensation due to a conflict of interest with their duties as a Comptroller of Maryland employee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 30 credit hours in Accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing.
• Experience: Three years of professional accounting experience.
• Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in financial management classification or financial management specialty codes in the accounting field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.
• ** For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalence evaluating members identified at http://www.naces.org/members.html.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One year of experience supporting statewide financial activities, including preparing note disclosures, and supporting schedules.
• One year of experience reviewing and analyzing financial information to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• One year of experience applying Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Standards.
• One year of experience processing, reviewing or reconciling Working Funds or similar financial transactions, including researching discrepancies and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Experience using R*STARS or other full-scale enterprise accounting software.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail.
• One year of experience applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to prepare, analyze, or review financial records and reports.
• One year of experience performing preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, financial schedules, or other supporting financial reporting documentation.
• One year of experience performing month-end or year-end closing activities, including researching and resolving accounting discrepancies.

SELECTION PROCESS

All qualified applicants are placed on an unranked list of candidates and will remain active on this list for at least one year. Incomplete information may result in the disqualification of your application.

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. Due to the time and resources involved, the Comptroller of Maryland cannot sponsor visa applications. Upon appointment (new hires and/or transfers) must successfully undergo fingerprinting. Disqualifying charges may include any felony; any crime of moral turpitude, e.g. embezzlement, fraud, tax evasion or bribery; any crime of identity theft or impersonation; any crime of assault or battery; and any crime relating to the use or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance other than marijuana, regardless of the age of the offense or the specifications of the position.

Due to the nature of the agency's business, candidates must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for employment.

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

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Inclusion and Diversity

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

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

If you need reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADA), 2008, please contact the ADA Coordinator via FairPractices@marylandgov or by calling 667-262-2777.