Salary: $76,608.00 - $120,814.00 Annually
Location : Baltimore City
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 4550-SHA-30-06-TC-08/26
Department: State Highway Administration
Opening Date: 08/11/2026
Closing Date: 8/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
(OPEN RECRUITMENT)

State Highway Administration
Assistant Section Chief (Accountant Lead Specialized)
Grade 18 (4550) SP# 26-30-06

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITIONhttp://agency.governmentjobs.com/mdotmd
The State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Finance (OOF) is recruiting for an Assistant Section Chief (Accountant Lead Specialized)position in Baltimore CityThis position is open to anyone who meets the minimum qualificationslisted belowThe resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies in this classification.

Nature of Work: This position serves as an Assistant Section Chief (ASC) in the Capital Accounting Division within SHA's Office of Finance (OOF). This position serves as an assistant supervisor for personnel and business activities in OOF's Program Coordination Section (PCS). In conjunction with the PCS, the ASC supports the fiscal oversight of SHA's $1 Billion Capital Construction Program. These tasks include management of all SHA Project Numbers and related data elements, management of the SHA Capital Forecast System, management of the Electronic Form 42 Form 30 System(eF42F30), and publication of SHA's Monthly Financial Advertisement Schedule.

The Assistant Section Chief will also support the financial budgeting and accounting administration of the SHA project database; and the preparation of monthly financial reports and other reporting as required.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: A bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by three (3) credit hours in auditing.

Experience: Four (4) years of experience examining, analyzing, and interpreting accounting systems, records, and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles to include two (2) years performing advanced duties in the areas of cost accounting, systems accounting, federal fund accounting, or bond and loan accounting.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of third-party billing.
• Understanding of accounts receivable aging.
• Knowledge of consumable inventory and fixed asset inventory.

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 general accounting experience.

4. Applicants may substitute one year of professional auditing experience for one year of the required general accounting experience.

5. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience 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.
Licenses & Certifications

None.
Additional Information
TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at (use of this option allows the application to be saved). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application.

Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience in your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part-time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.

If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties.

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Administration at the number(s) listed below:
410-545-5554
The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.

Please Note: The State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B 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. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call 410-545-5554.
Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (;

The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

01

Do you possess a bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by three (3) credit hours in auditing?

• Yes
• No

02

NOTE: I have attached my transcripts. I understand that failure to supply the required documentation may result in my application being disqualified.

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have four (4) years of experience examining, analyzing, and interpreting accounting systems, records, and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles?

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe this experience in detail and include at which position(s) this experience was obtained. This experience must also be documented in your application. If 'No', please type 'NA'. Please enter relevant experience only. Listing the employer's name and/or job title only or see resume' is not an acceptable response.
05

Do you have two (2) years of experience performing advanced duties in the areas of cost accounting, systems accounting, federal fund accounting, or bond and loan accounting?

• Yes
• No

06

If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe this experience in detail and include at which position(s) this experience was obtained. This experience must also be documented in your application. If 'No', please type 'NA'. Please enter relevant experience only. Listing the employer's name and/or job title only or see resume' is not an acceptable response.
07

Please note that the reconsideration period has been discontinued effective May 2025. It is important that you review and include all relevant information in your application, along with any supporting documentation. For example, this may include driver's licenses, transcripts, course evaluations for foreign degrees, rotation memos, and other pertinent documents. Once you have submitted your application, you will NOT have the opportunity to provide additional information. Please initial below to certify that you have read and understand this statement.
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