ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR I

About the job

GRADE

STD0018\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Developmental Disabilities Administration, Salisbury, MD\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to provide fiscal management and professional accounting to effectively plan, monitor, review and facilitate appropriate expenditure of funds allocated to more than 2400 individuals with developmental disabilities in the nine Eastern Shore counties in Maryland.�This position will review budgets, review invoices and prepare periodic monitoring reports related to community providers that provide services on the Eastern Shore and oversees the Community Pathways (CP), waiver program. This position is responsible for technical assistance and instruction to fiscal managers and executive directors of provider agencies to facilitate compliance with budgetary requirements imposed by DDA, the State of Maryland and CMS.\r\n\r\n\r\nAll duties enumerated must be conducted in accordance with sound business practices, General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the applicable requirements of state procurement laws and regulations and CMS.\r\nThis position is eligible for teleworking, subject to the approval of the Regional Director. Any approved telework plan will be documented and have a clearly documented and measurable work plan to support it.\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:� �A Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing. \r\nExperience: Four years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles. \r\nNotes:\r\n1. 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. \r\n2. 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. \r\n3. 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. \r\n4. Applicants may substitute one year of professional auditing experience for one year of accounting experience. \r\n5.�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.��\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate should possess:\r\n\r\n\r\n Blend of State-specific public accountant experience.\r\n Multi-million dollar budget management experience.\r\n Precise knowledge of healthcare waiver infrastructures.\r\n Progressive administrative or professional financial experience.\r\n Supervisory or management role experience.\r\n\r\n\r\n

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).�\r\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.�\r\nIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.�Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\r\nCandidates 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.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,�the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.�Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.\r\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.� If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information�to 410-333-5689.�Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or�Application.Help@maryland.gov.�\r\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n