City of Baltimore (Mayor and City Council of Baltimore)

Accountant Supervisor- Baltimore City Health Department

Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited institution.
  • Five years of experience in accounting work.
  • 30 credits in accounting/business law plus 6 credits in statistics/data processing as an equivalency alternative.
  • Knowledge of accounting and routine auditing practices.
  • Ability to write accounting reports and budgets.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and coordinate accounting work for City government agency.
  • Supervise accounting personnel and their activities.
  • Review and compile accounting reports and budgets.
  • Analyze and resolve accounting issues as they arise.
  • Ensure compliance with auditing practices and procedures.

Benefits

  • Standard office hours within a conventional workweek.
  • Eligibility for consideration for vacancies for a period of at least six months.
  • Mandatory six-month probation period for new hires.
  • Criminal background check required for final candidates.
Full Job Description
Salary Range: $78,588.00 - $125,740.00Annually

Hiring Salary Range: $78,588.00 - $102,164.00 Annually

Job Summary:

An Accountant Supervisor plans, schedules and coordinates accounting work for a City government agency. Work of this class involves supervising accounting personnel.

Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office where working conditions are normal. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

Minimum Qualifications:

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

Education: Have a bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.

AND

Experience: Have five years of experience in performing accounting work.

OR

Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience including 30 credits in accounting and business law and 6 additional credits in statistics or data processing.

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. **

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Knowledge of accounting and routine auditing practices and procedures.
  • Ability to compile and write accounting reports and budgets.
  • Supervisory ability.
  • Ability to analyze and resolve accounting problems.


Background Check

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointments to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

Probation

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

Eligibility

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

Education Accreditation

Applicants' education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

Selection Process

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Examination Process

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

NOTE: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment to some positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

Your Recruiter: Jewel Glenn

If you have any questions, please contact Jewel Glenn HR Specialist I via email at [email protected].

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