Introduction
GRADE
17
LOCATION OF POSITION
MDH - Budget & Accounting Revenue
201 W. Preston Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
This full time contractual position reports to an Accountant Supervisor II and provides Accounting, Revenue and Budget support to the Division of Budget, Accounting and Revenue (BAR) of the Office of Finance-Medicaid. The duties of this position include federal, special and reimbursable revenue collections, reporting and reconciliation; federal fund claiming of expenditures for reimbursement of costs for Medicaid services; budget preparation; accounting and journal entry adjustments; quarterly budget projections; grants management; assisting outside customers with financial information requests; and special assignments.
The position requires the ability to multi-task, to meet known, recurring deadlines as well as ad-hoc deadlines, while ensuring quality, accuracy, and completeness in the finished product. This position requires advanced software skills with both Excel and MS Word, and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to various automated budget and projection worksheets, as prescribed by the MDH budget Management Office (BMO) and by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). This position requires the ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with Program managers on diverse and complex budget issues.
This position provides professional accounting support to an Accountant Manager II and an Accountant Supervisor II in the claiming, distribution, and reconciliation of Medicaid (Title XIX) and SCHIP (Title XXI) federal funds and in compiling statistical enrollment and expenditure data. As Medicaid expenditures continue to grow, it is imperative that expenditures are accurately and timely claimed to receive federal revenue.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing.
Experience: Three years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles.
Notes:
- 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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The desired candidate should possess the following:
- Experience with preparing annual budgets and budget projections.
- Experience with cost allocation plans and monitoring expenditures are posted using the correct cost allocations.
- Experience in preparing journal entries to correct accounting errors.
- Supervisory experience over accounts payable staff to ensure timely processing of invoices.
- Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft office tools.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.
Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.
If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
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