CHIEF OF GENERAL ACCOUNTING

Comptroller of Maryland

• $100K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited institution
  • Minimum of five years in an accounting or financial unit
  • At least three years of supervisory experience in finance
  • Experience in staff training for fiscal/accounting roles
  • Strong understanding of month-end and year-end processing

Responsibilities

  • Ensure accurate processing and recording of accounting data
  • Maintain compliance with Maryland financial regulations and policies
  • Oversee internal control measures to protect State assets
  • Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures
  • Lead fiscal staff training and development sessions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package offered by the State of Maryland
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Potential for career advancement within the State
  • Participation in a certified eligible list for future openings
Full Job Description
GRADE

22

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Fiscal Services Administration, Baltimore MD

Main Purpose of Job

This position functions as the Chief of General Accounting and is responsible for ensuring efficient, accurate and systematic processing and recording of accounting data to ensure compliance with the Annotated Code of Maryland, Code of Maryland Regulations, control agencies (i.e., Comptroller of the Treasury, State Treasurer, etc.) policy and procedures and the Maryland Department of Health's policies and procedures while maintaining adequate internal control to safeguard State assets and confidential information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting and five (5) years of experience working in an accounting or financial unit, including three (3) years of supervisory experience in an accounting or financial environment.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred candidates should possess the following experience:
  • Training fiscal/accounting staff
  • Developing, reviewing and implementing policies and procedures and practices
  • Month-End and Year-End processing


SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume must be uploaded to the application.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

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 MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or [email protected].

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