ACCOUNTANT II

Main Purpose of Job The Accountant II position includes the full performance level of work examining, analyzing, and interpreting accounting systems, records, and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles to modify and maintain agency accounting systems, prepare financial reports or statements, and give fiscal advice to management. This position supervises the work of an assigned Accountant I. This position receives general supervision from the Financial Branch Manager. The main purpose of this position is to ensure accurate and timely accounting related to the processing of monthly telephone service providers’ receipts and disbursements. This position is responsible for the Department's general accounts receivable functions, as well as control and verification in support of the Maryland 9-1-1 Board. The Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) is the state agency responsible for emergency preparedness, coordinating all aspects of hazard mitigation, incident response, and disaster recovery, ultimately enhancing the preparedness and resilience of all Marylanders. POSITION DUTIES Cost Accounting: Proper distribution of revenues by PCAs (Fund, Program, Subprogram) and Object for the 9-1-1 Trust Fund, county shares, wired and wireless (including prepaid) vendor activities, and county awards. Prepare reports, budgets and revenue projections using proper Fund, Programs and Objects. Advises the supervisor of these activities and results. Performs all accounts receivable services for the Maryland 9-1-1 Board in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures prescribed by a Chief Financial Officer and other fiscal staff at the Maryland Department of Emergency Management. Modifies and implements manual and automated fiscal systems in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and departmental guidelines and oversees accounting operations. Prepares and analyzes periodic and special reports to meet 9-1-1 Board funding source requirements and to keep the Executive Director advised of the fiscal status of the Board. Conducts the annual fiscal year-end closeout in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Analyzes and interprets all directives from the State Treasurer’s Office and all agencies within the Comptroller’s Office. Dictates, with the Executive Director’s approval, internal procedures for the resolution of requests from those agencies concerning the 9-1-1 Board. 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: Two years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles. 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 a master's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience. 4. Applicants may substitute one year of professional auditing experience for one year of the required experience. 5. Candidates may substitute 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 Experience using Microsoft applications, which includes but is not limited to Excel. Experience using Google platforms such as Gmail, Sheets, and Google Docs. 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 placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year. EXAMINATION PROCESS The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.