Accountant II

State of Maryland•Anne Arundel, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant II works in the Finance Unit of the Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services in Annapolis, Maryland. The position utilizes and analyzes information in accounting systems, records, and fiscal reports; reviews and authorizes financial transactions for submission to fiscal control agencies; and uses computerized financial applications and office software, including spreadsheet and database applications. The role audits accounting records in accordance with State and local fiscal policy, reconciles financial accounts, prepares and oversees journal entries, interagency transactions, and deposits, and participates in establishing and applying internal controls.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing. A bachelor’s degree with 30 credit hours in Accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing, may be substituted.
Two years of experience examining, analyzing, and interpreting accounting systems, records, and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles.
Educational requirement may be met by applicants who qualified for admission to the CPA examination before July 1, 1974.
A Certified Public Accountant certificate or a master’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of required experience.
One year of professional auditing experience may substitute for one year of required experience.
U.S. Armed Forces commissioned-officer experience in the Accounting Officer classification or Financial Management specialty codes in the Accounting field may substitute year for year for required experience and education.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience with Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS), CJAMS, and D635.
One year of experience with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
One year of experience and knowledge performing audits.
One year of experience preparing, analyzing, and interpreting financial reports and statements.
One year of experience in banking.

Responsibilities

Utilize and analyze information in accounting systems, accounting records, and fiscal reports.
Review and authorize financial transactions for submission to fiscal control agencies.
Use computerized financial applications and office software, including spreadsheet and database applications.
Audit accounting records as required by State and local fiscal policy.
Reconcile financial accounts.
Prepare and oversee journal entries, interagency transactions, and deposits.
Participate in establishing and applying internal controls.