Accountant Supervisor Ii

ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR II

Recruitment #25-004552-0009

Department MDE - Coordinating Offices

Date Opened 5/27/2025 2:00:00 PM

Filing Deadline 6/10/2025 5:00:00 PM

Salary $73,957.00 - $96,553.00 w/potential growth to $119,492.00/year.

Employment Type Full-Time

HR Analyst Shantasia Baker

Work Location Baltimore City

Introduction

The Maryland Department of the Environment is charged with protecting and preserving the State's air, water and land resources and safeguarding the environmental health of all Maryland’s citizens. The Agency’s mission is to protect and restore the environment for the health and well-being of all Marylanders with a vision of healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities and ecosystems in Maryland.

If you are looking for an exciting career committed to helping the environment for all Marylanders, please apply to become part of MDE’s workforce. MDE offers competitive pay, great benefits, opportunities to telework, as well as opportunities for advancement and professional growth – MDE offers you a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e., vacation, sick leave), state pension, and supplemental retirement options (i.e., 401k, 457b etc.). MDE headquarters facility offers free parking, a food court, and a gym.

GRADE

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of the Environment

Coordinating Offices

Business Administration/ Water Quality Financing

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore, MD 21230

Main Purpose of Job

The Accountant Supervisor II will advise and provide backup to the WIFA’s Financial Program Manager concerning all advanced accounting issues related to the Financial Accounting Division. The incumbent in this position will be responsible for the supervision of all financial accounting activity relating to the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund (DWSRF), Bay Restoration Fund (BRF) and the Nonpoint Source Fund (NPS) and functions as the Financial Accounting Division Chief.

The duties include supervision of Advanced Accountants to accomplish: Independent advanced cost accounting, enterprise fund accounting, bond and loan accounting, analyzing and reconciling R*STARS reports in FMIS, applying GAAP basis of accounting, providing supporting schedules, preparing journal entries, developing financial statements and other reports using Peachtree accounting software or other accounting software

The incumbent will also advise WIFA’s management concerning advanced-level accounting issues relating to this program. The CWSRF and DWSRF programs are funded with federal grants, matching general funds, special funds, and revenue bond funds. These funds are used to make below-market interest rate loans to local jurisdictions and eligible private entities for water/sewer capital infrastructure projects. This position is also responsible for managing the financial analysis and billing of the Linked Deposit Program (L/D) loans financed through a network of private lending institutions. The BRF program is funded with fees collected by the Comptroller and passed through to WIFA, which leverages revenue bonds to provide grants to upgrade wastewater treatment plants with nutrient reduction and on-site septic system upgrades. The NPS program (subpart of the Chesapeake Bay 2010 trust fund) is funded with special/general funds generated from taxes/fees that are passed through to WIFA.

This is a highly technical position requiring a detailed understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Computerized Financial Accounting Software Systems,the State’s Financial Management Information System (FMIS), and Revenue Bond Fund Accounting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must satisfy the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position and move forward in the hiring process. Please read all requirements before applying.

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing.

Experience: Five years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles to include three years performing advanced duties in the areas of cost accounting, systems accounting, federal fund accounting, or bond and loan accounting.

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 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 experience.

5. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer 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 and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Please note that your answers to the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.

CPA Certification;

Financial monitoring and reporting experience;

Grant monitoring experience;

Peachtree software skills or other accounting software.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Not Applicable.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider the information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.), must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.

Should you possess a bachelor's/master’s degree from a college or university outside of the United States, you must have your educational credentials evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. at 1-302-737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. at

1-800-932-3897 or 202-331-2925.

All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. You must be legally authorized and possess any necessary documents under this Act in order to be hired in the position for which you applied.

BENEFITS

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PERSONAL LEAVE - New State employees are awarded six (6) personal leave days annually (prorated based on start date).

ANNUAL LEAVE - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.

SICK LEAVE – fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.

PARENTAL LEAVE – up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.

HOLIDAYS – State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is highly preferred that you apply online. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit the State paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to . For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Maryland Department of the Environment, OHR, Recruitment and Examination Division, 1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21230 at 410-537-3808.

Shantasia Baker

RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED AND ARE NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.

If you have difficulties submitting your online application, please contact the Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or .

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. MDE is dedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated.