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Baltimore County

Accountant II - Certified

Baltimore County, Pikesville, Maryland, United States, 21208

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Pay Schedule XII, Grade 1M A vacancy exists in the Office of Budget and Finance, Accounting Division. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. 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. Failure to submit proof of

Licenses, Certifications and Education

will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. Under general supervision, performs comprehensive professional accounting work in the Office of Budget and Finance. Maintains a variety of accounts. Prepares and analyzes complex accounting reports and financial statements related to accounts. Prepares accounts for audits by internal and external sources. Reconciles accounts with audit outcomes. Maintains balance and expenditure activity status for County programs. Provides assistance and direction to accounting staff. Conducts and participates in periodic audits of grant accounts. Participates in County-wide closing procedures and other year end operations. Prepares estimates and statements of account. Prepares detailed statistical reports and analyses. Participates in special accounting, financial, and procedural studies. Examples of Other Duties May train, lead, or supervise professional and clerical accounting personnel. May coordinate or supervise a specialized accounting function. Performs other related duties as required. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, economics, or a closely related field. plus two years' professional experience in accounting or auditing

and

possession of a license as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). (Education in accounting beyond a bachelor’s degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.) Licenses and Certificates 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. Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of

Licenses, Certifications and Education

will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. Proof of Degree Equivalency 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. Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions. Physical and Environmental Conditions The work of this classification is essentially sedentary but may involve walking, standing, and other limited physical activities. Employment Background Investigation Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.

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