Accountant II

Position

Description

Anne Arundel County Government is hiring for a full-time, permanent Accountant II vacancy within the Office of Finance located at the Arundel Center in Annapolis, MD.During the probationary period, this hybrid role requires working on-site Monday through Friday.

This is advanced professional accounting work in developing accounting procedures or maintaining and reviewing county fiscal records.NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORKThe role involves applying professional accounting knowledge and skills to a key function of the central accounting system.

Work includes balancing accounts and preparing various regular and special accounting reports and extends at times to the development and installation of new or updates to a new financial system. Supervision is exercised over subordinate clerical employees when assigned.

Work is performed independently within established policies, procedures, and accounting techniques, and is reviewed by professional superiors through conferences, reports, audits, and internal controls.

Examples Of Duties And

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• (Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary levels for all positions in this class.
• They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)
• Plans, organizes, and conducts the accounting and control functions to which assigned, such as preparing financial statements and monthly management reports, and analyzing year-to-year variances.
• Assists in work related to various aspects of implementing a new finance system.
• Supervises a small group of billing and program specialist employees; assigns and reviews work; appraises employee performance; and provides training.
• Reviews, approves, and posts journal entries.
• Runs and analyzes reports to ensure that budget appropriation accounts are not exceeded.
• Prepares and maintains regular and special accounting records and reports and assists in developing new or revised accounting procedures in major areas of accounting.
• Performs related work as required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESConsiderable knowledge of accounting principles, procedures, and processes governing the receipt, custody, and expenditure of monies.
• Considerable knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment, and standard clerical techniques as applied to the maintenance of accounting systems.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public finance administration, and data processing systems as they apply to the maintenance of accounting records.
• Ability to plan, organize, and conduct a central accounting system function.
• Ability to analyze and solve a variety of routine accounting and fiscal problems, and to participate in designing and implementing accounting systems and procedures.
• Ability to supervise the work of a small group of billing and program specialist personnel.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, other county employees, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in operating a calculator and CRT terminal.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, with major coursework in accounting.
• Experience: Two or more years of experience in accounting and fiscal operations.
• Note: For a University or College outside the United States, the applicant must provide documentation of accreditation and educational equivalency, which can be accomplished through a credential evaluation service.
• Applicants with a foreign degree must provide this documentation upon the close of the announcement.
• An Accredited University or College is recognized by an accrediting agency as an institution that maintains a certain level of educational standards.
• The U.S. Department of Education maintains a database of accrediting agencies it recognizes for schools within the United States.NOTE: This position requires a thorough background check.
• Supplemental

Qualifications

• PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WITH EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:Advanced Excel experience.
• Experience using Oracle Financial Systems.
• Experience preparing financial statements and reports.
• Medical/Health Insurance Plans
• Blue
• Choice Advantage EPOBlue
• Choice Advantage PPODental Insurance
• CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)
• CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)
• CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)
• Vision Insurance
• Eye
• Med
• Employee Life Insurance
• Term insurance of up to 2 times salary ($100,000 maximum) for employees at no cost.
• Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Disability Income Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.
• Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Holidays
• Twelve days provided per year, thirteen in general election year
• Annual Leave
• Less than 3 years - 13 days3 to less than 15 years - 20 days15 years or more - 26 days
• Disability Leave
• Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year
• Personal Leave Day, 5 per calendar year
• Leave Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Health Care Reimbursement
• Voluntary

Benefits

Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deductionUniversal Life Insurance with Long Term Care RiderUnited Legal

Benefits

01The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to accurately and completely respond to each question by providing the information asked in each question. Your responses will be used to initially determine your qualifications and eligibility for this position.

DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME" OR CUT AND PASTE YOUR RESUME IN RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. This response and a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position.

THIS MEANS YOU MAY BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

YesNo02Did a county employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, department and badge/id number. If you weren't referred by an Employee indicate N/A.03During the probationary period, this hybrid role requires working on-site Monday through Friday. Are you available to work on-site Monday through Friday during the probationary period?

YesNo04Did you graduate from an accredited four-year college or university, with major coursework in accounting?

YesNo05If you answered yes to the question above, please list your major coursework and degree earned. If you answered "No," please write N/A06For a University or College outside the United States, the applicant must provide accreditation and educational equivalency documentation, which can be accomplished through a credential evaluation service.

Applicants with a foreign degree must provide this documentation upon the close of the announcement. Does this apply to you, and if "yes," did you attach the necessary documentation?

YesNo07Do you have two or more years of experience in accounting and fiscal operations?

YesNo08If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please explain your experience, including position title, length of time in position, and major duties. This experience MUST also appear in the work history section of your application. If you answered "No," please write N/A09Do you have advanced Excel experience?

YesNo10Do you have experience using Oracle Financial Systems?

YesNo11If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please explain your experience, including position title, length of time in position, and major duties. This experience MUST also appear in the work history section of your application. If you answered "No," please write N/A12Do you have experience preparing financial statements and reports?

YesNo13If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please explain your experience, including position title, length of time in position, and major duties. This experience MUST also appear in the work history section of your application. If you answered "No," please write N/A Required Question