What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant II - Certified position at Baltimore County?
Pay Schedule XII, Grade 1M
A vacancy exists in the Office of Budget and Finance, Accounting Division.A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Under general supervision, performs comprehensive professional accounting work in the Office of Budget and Finance.
- Maintains a variety of accounts.
- Prepares and analyzes complex accounting reports and financial statements related to accounts.
- Prepares accounts for audits by internal and external sources.
- Reconciles accounts with audit outcomes.
- Maintains balance and expenditure activity status for County programs.
- Provides assistance and direction to accounting staff.
- Conducts and participates in periodic audits of grant accounts.
- Participates in County-wide closing procedures and other year end operations.
- Prepares estimates and statements of account.
- Prepares detailed statistical reports and analyses.
- Participates in special accounting, financial, and procedural studies.
May train, lead, or supervise professional and clerical accounting personnel. May coordinate or supervise a specialized accounting function. Performs other related duties as required.
(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, economics, or a closely related field.
plus
two years' professional experience in accounting or auditing and possession of a license as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
(Education in accounting beyond a bachelor’s degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.)
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a license as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) issued by the Maryland State Board of Accountancy is required within six months of appointment.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Accountant II - Certified
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary but may involve walking, standing, and other limited physical activities.
Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.
Salary : $68,508 - $106,731
