ACCOUNTANT II

Introduction

Maryland Department of Planning (Planning) provides guidance, analysis, outreach, and support to ensure that all the state’s natural resources, built environment and public assets are preserved and protected to achieve its goals for economic, community and environmental vitality. Planning sees Maryland cities, towns, and communities as attractive, vibrant places to live, work, play and learn. They grow in ways that add value to the landscape and provide opportunity for new enterprises. Our natural, cultural, and historic resources are catalysts that strengthen and renew economic and community development. Planning’s actions will change Maryland for the better. Local government - with its residents - invests time and resources in creating a vision for how they want their communities to look in the future. They are in the best position to achieve these local aspirations through comprehensive plans, ordinances, and local planning. Planning stands ready to assist in bringing our full portfolio of professional staff, data resources and programmatic assistance.�Part of the Maryland Department of Planning, the Maryland Historical Trust serves as Maryland’s State Historic Preservation Office and administers The Maryland Heritage Areas Program.� Maryland’s Heritage Areas are places to experience – to see, hear and even taste – the authentic heritage of Maryland in a unique way that you cannot experience anywhere else.�In Heritage Areas individuals, businesses, non-profits and governments form partnerships to preserve the best of Maryland's historic sites and towns, unspoiled natural landscapes and enduring traditions.�

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

120 E. Baltimore Street Baltimore, Maryland 21202� Suite 2000

POSITION DUTIES

This role serves as the Department of Planning's Accountant. This position reports to the Fiscal Services Administrator V and manages the department’s payments, credit card charges, petty cash payout, working fund and Inventory. This role will adhere to the fiscal policies of the State of Maryland and ensure compliance with Federal and State laws, rules, and regulations. Position Duties include, but are not limited to: Asset Hardware Management Asset Software Management Capital Fixed Asset Inventory – Quarterly Asset Inventory – Annual Supports all Agency Procurement Duties Manage Fund and Petty Cash Report on Creation and Maintenance Manage Credit Card Charges

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 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

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications. 1. Experience performing the full range of Inventory control and Procurement functions in a Maryland state agency. 2. Experience using the following platforms: FMIS, APDICS, Workday

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 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.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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:�Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and�Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office�by the�closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.�� For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�DBM Recruitment and�Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov�or 410-767-4850,�MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.� We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.� People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

Salary : $60,987 - $98,313