Accountant III - Certified

Baltimore County•Towson, MD

8h•Onsite

About The Position

A vacancy exists in the Office of Budget and Finance, Accounting Division. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination. Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time. List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications. Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time. You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, economics, or a closely related field.
Four years' professional experience in accounting or auditing.
Possession of a license as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Proof of license(s), certification(s) and education beyond high school must be submitted.
Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study.
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).

Nice To Haves

Possession of a license as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) issued by the Maryland State Board of Accountancy is required within six months of appointment.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, supervises professional accounting staff in the Office of Budget and Finance.
Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of professional accounting and support staff.
Trains new personnel.
Reviews and analyzes accounting systems and reporting methods.
Assists in the development of revised systems and methods.
Coordinates County-wide year-end operations including closing procedures.
Prepares periodic and annual financial and detailed cost statements.
Prepares estimates and statements of account for County operations and income generating programs.
Prepares complex accounting and statistical reports for Federal, State, and other government agencies.
Coordinates or supervises a specialized accounting function.
Serves as liaison between agency and County, State, and Federal accounting and auditing officials.
May participate in budget preparation.
Performs other related duties as required.