Accountant Advanced

State of Maryland•Baltimore County, MD

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About The Position

This position serves as Accountant Advanced for the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) in the implementation of the Public Behavioral Health System. The position oversees budgets of approximately 104 million dollars in grant funding. The major functional responsibilities of the Behavioral Health Administration are funding and regulating the addictions and mental health service industry as well as providing timely and reliable data, leadership, and technical assistance expertise. This position is an integral part of the Fiscal operation and Federal Fund Grants.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing.
Three years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles.
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.
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.
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 experience.
Applicants may substitute one year of professional auditing experience for one year of the required experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with data analysis, tracking, and report creation.
Experience working with Microsoft Excel and Word.
Experience with FMIS - RSTARS/ADPICS and other State of Maryland accounting systems.