SYSTEMS CONTROL ACCOUNTANT I General Accounting Division

Grade 17 – Annapolis, Maryland

About the role

Interested in work that directly supports statewide financial reporting and accounting operations? The General Accounting Division is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Staff Accountant to join the financial reporting team. Work is subject to strict fiscal year-end and financial reporting deadlines. Extended hours may be required during peak reporting periods, including fiscal year-end close and ACFR preparation. The selected candidate will be unable to prepare tax returns for compensation due to a conflict of interest with their duties as a Comptroller of Maryland employee.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial schedules and other supporting documentation for the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Review and process working fund transactions.
• Participate in month-end and year-end financial close activities.
• Provide direction and guidance to State agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with 30 credit hours in Accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing.
• Three years of professional accounting experience.
• For education obtained outside of the U.S., proof of equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service is required.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
• Must successfully undergo fingerprinting upon appointment. Disqualifying charges include any felony; any crime of moral turpitude (e.g., embezzlement, fraud, tax evasion, or bribery); any crime of identity theft or impersonation; any crime of assault or battery; and any crime relating to the use or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance other than marijuana, regardless of the age of the offense or position specifications.
• Must be at least 18 years of age due to the nature of the agency's business.

Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in financial management classification or financial management specialty codes in the accounting field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

Qualifications

• One year of experience supporting statewide financial activities, including preparing note disclosures and supporting schedules.
• One year of experience reviewing and analyzing financial information to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• One year of experience applying Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Standards.
• One year of experience processing, reviewing, or reconciling Working Funds or similar financial transactions, including researching discrepancies and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Experience using R*STARS or other full-scale enterprise accounting software.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail.
• One year of experience applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to prepare, analyze, or review financial records and reports.
• One year of experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, financial schedules, or other supporting financial reporting documentation.
• One year of experience performing month-end or year-end closing activities, including researching and resolving accounting discrepancies.

Benefits

State of Maryland benefits provided.