Accounting Supervisor supervises accounting staff in daily operations of one or more accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, ledger maintenance, revenue, and asset accounting. Oversees calculating, posting, and verification of financial data for use in maintaining accounting and statistical records. Being an Accounting Supervisor ensures all analysis and reporting are accurate and prepared in compliance with accounting policies and procedures. Establishes and implements productivity and quality standards. Additionally, Accounting Supervisor typically requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. The Accounting Supervisor supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be an Accounting Supervisor typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Introduction
OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS � This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting certified eligible list may be used to staff several current and future vacancies for this position/function only. �
GRADE
14
LOCATION OF POSITION
Annapolis, MD
POSITION DUTIES
Interested in working in beautiful downtown Annapolis steps away from the historic district and the water? Driven to make a difference to your community and use your accounting skills? Looking for a place to work that offers outstanding benefits? Is work-life balance important to you? Look no further. The Comptroller’s General Accounting Division is looking for a Fiscal Accounts Technician Supervisor to join our AP & Administration Team. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, detailed oriented, and intellectually curious. Most importantly, they will be a collaborator and partner who will help to support the General Accounting Division. The Fiscal Accounts Technician Supervisor is responsible for collaborating with agencies and vendors to ensure efficient and appropriate processing of payments in compliance with State of Maryland laws, regulations, administrative policies, and procedures. It provides overall leadership and development through coaching and technical training for a team of up to six auditors. The position is also responsible for managing detailed reports, developing and implementing policies and procedures, as well as assisting with inquiries from staff, agencies, and vendors. We are looking for someone with a keen attention to detail, excellent communication and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task. Experience with Excel and policy development is a plus. Come join our team!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Three years of experience reconciling agency accounting systems to fiscal control systems or developing automated spreadsheets, ledgers and reports using accounting software packages or identifying budget trends and recommending budget realignments. NOTES: Experience calculating and recording financial, statistical or other numerical data may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required high school education. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in Financial Clerical/Finance Technicians classifications or specialty codes in the financial field of work at a rate of one year of military experience for the required experience. ** For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalency evaluating members identified at�http://www.naces.org/members.html.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Associate degree in business or related field Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Supervisory experience Attention to detail Self-motivated; focused on process improvement
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Please indicate clearly any position-specific experience and ensure all education and experience sections are complete. Incomplete information may result in the disqualification of your application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. *Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Only applicants who meet the minimum and selective qualifications for this recruitment will be considered for this opportunity. Approval of your application will be based on a review of your education, training and experience. It is essential that you submit complete and accurate information on your application in order to determine if you meet the qualifications as specified above. Due to the nature of this list, all qualified applicants are placed on an unranked list of candidates and will remain active on this list for at least one year. Qualifying applicants are subject to an oral interview. Prior to appointment, the employee must successfully undergo a comprehensive background investigation including a review of criminal, MVA and tax records; and determination of legal authorization to work in the United States or under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. This background check is comprehensive and may involve fingerprinting. Upon initial appointment OR promotion to a position in the State Personnel Management System, an employee is required to serve an initial six- month probationary period. This probationary period may be extended an additional six months under certain circumstances at the discretion of the appointing authority.
BENEFITS
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS�
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you choose email as the option to submit your application/required additional information, you must include the following information on at least one the pages you submit. First and Last Name Recruitment Number (located at the top of the bulletin) The last four digits of your SS# If you have questions or concerns regarding this recruitment, please email�cfeldkamp@marylandtaxes.gov�at Comptroller of MD, Office of Human Resources. If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or��Application.Help@maryland.gov. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply. Please contact Stanley Harris at�sharris@marylandtaxes.gov�if you need reasonable accommodations.