Accountant Lead Specialized Salary$64,828.00 - $108,780.00 AnnuallyLocation Baltimore CityJob TypeFull TimeRemote EmploymentFlexible/HybridJob Number4550-MDTA-05/24DepartmentMaryland Transportation AuthorityOpening Date06/07/2024Closing Date6/24/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
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DescriptionSTATE PROMOTIONALThis recruitment is open to current State of Maryland employees only.The MDTA owns, operates, and maintains eight major toll facilities comprised of four bridges, two tunnels, and two turnpikes, across the State of Maryland. For over 50 years, the MDTA has provided Maryland's citizens and visitors with safe, secure, and convenient transportation facilities. We are committed to quality and excellence in customer service, and we rely on our organization's values, traditions and – most importantly – our employees to achieve these goals.The Accountant Lead Specialized is the lead level of advanced accounting work in the areas of cost accounting, systems accounting, federal fund accounting, or bond and loan accounting. This position assigns, reviews, and approves the work of and trains lower-level accountants performing cost accounting, systems accounting, federal fund accounting, or bond and loan accounting duties.The incumbent for the current vacancy will work in the Revenue Unit of the Finance Division. Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Providing advice and guidance to lower-level accountants in the resolution of complex problems;
Performing advanced level accounting in the preparation of financial records, reports and statements for use by management;
Interpreting, analyzing, and explaining financial information; and
Performing complex accounting transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) with an understanding of Government Accounting Standards.
This position will be supervised by the Accountant Supervisor II or other higher-level official. The current vacancy is in Baltimore, Maryland. Hybrid telework schedules may be available for this position.MDTA employees are offered a generous benefits package including: a minimum of 11 paid holidays, a minimum of 27 days of leave annually (personal, vacation, and sick), access to the State Pension System, deferred compensation plans, excellent health, dental, and vision plans, and more! May be prorated based upon start date.QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditingExperience: Four years of experience examining, analyzing, and interpreting accounting systems, records, and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles to include two years performing advanced duties in the areas of cost accounting, systems accounting, federal fund accounting, or bond and loan accounting.Your placement on an eligible list may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes but is not limited to, full or part-time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.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 general accounting experience.
Applicants may substitute one year of professional auditing experience for one year of the required general accounting experience.
Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience 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.
Licenses & CertificationsNot applicable.Additional InformationPlease apply on-line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd . PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT A RESUME CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. Paper application (Form DTS-1) will not be accepted for this recruitment.All applications must be received by 6/24/2024. NOTES:Please be advised that the State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State's Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. Selected candidate(s) may be subject to background and reference checks.The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.For education obtained outside the U.S., at the time of application, you are required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https:// www.wes.org/). This must be submitted as an attachment with the application of the position in which you are applying.The Maryland Transportation Authority is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDTA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission - connecting our customers to life’s opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses!Reasonable Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request.Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number 1-800-735-2258 (TTY Number: 711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.Issue Date: 06/07/2024Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.AgencyMaryland Department of TransportationAddressSee Job Posting for Specific Address to Mail an Application , Maryland, PhoneSee Job Posting Websitehttp://www.mdot.maryland.gov Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email