General Ledger (GL) Accountant

About the role

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is seeking a "General Ledger (GL) Accountant" to join their team. The main purpose of this position is to monitor, review, and analyze daily revenue and expense transactions that are posted to the State Financial Management Information System (FMIS) in accordance with State accounting procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) guidelines. The GL Accountant ensures accuracy and consistency of the general ledger transactions between MDOT FMIS and STATE R*STARS by performing monthly reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Record in FMIS and process all accounts receivable invoices
• Manage the daily deposits and reconcile over $500 million in revenue
• Reconcile the general ledger accounts valued at $1.5 billion maintained in both MDOT and State FMIS to assure accurate reporting based on preparation of financial reports for monthly and year-end closings
• Analyze and interpret accounting processes, records, and reports to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate
• Experience: Six years of experience in professional accounting experience performing general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, financial reporting, accounts receivable, or other accounting functions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Two (2) years of experience must have included using State of Maryland Financial Management Information System (FMIS), R*STARS, or comparable enterprise financial management systems

Notes

Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience. Candidates may substitute the possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience. Candidates may substitute the possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher-ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Additional Information

• To apply, candidates must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) application (Form DTS-1).
• Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
• Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested.
• The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-18 Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints.
• All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.