Location: Allegany,NY, USA
Introduction
'Together, we are building a stronger Maryland.'- Governor Wes MooreDo you want to join a dynamic, innovative team? Join one of the State of Maryland's largest agencies, the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS)! When you work at DPSCS, it's an opportunity to support and impact our large workforce, help ensure the public safety of Maryland's residents and change the lives of returning citizens.Visit our website to learn more about the work we do
GRADE
20
LOCATION OF POSITION
Allegany County13800 McMullen Hwy SWCumberland, MD 21502
POSITION DUTIES
The main -purpose of this position is to manage, control, and report on all fiscal (budget and accounting) operations of the Western Correctional and North Branch Correctional Institutions in accordance with all applicable statutory and regulatory procedures. The position is required to advise the Managing Officers, who are responsible for assuring the institutional objectives are met while remaining within the authorized appropriations.Budget Preparation and ManagementResponsible for the formulation and preparation of the annual budget requests for the Maryland Correctional Pre-Release System. The request is prepared by analyzing past budgetary experience, current trends and information from the Department of Budget Management and the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, Office of the Secretary, and Finance/Budget Office. Responsible for the preparation of the monthly projections which are utilized in making and monitoring expenditure decisions. Information from meetings with the Warden (Managing Officer), Assistant Warden, and Department Heads are utilized. Department Heads are given expenditure information to monitor budgetary areas.Accounting and Inmate Accounts OperationsResponsible for the management and control of the overall operations of the fiscal office to include but not limited to:Inventory - ensures that records are adequately maintained to provide accurate reporting of physical inventories for materials and supplies and per DGS regulations.Inmate Accounts - ensures that inmate accounts are properly maintainedand reconciled in accordance with Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services regulations.Fixed Assets Management - ensures compliance with DGS and departmental objectives to provide accurate accountability, reconciliation, and reporting of information.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications and license requirements to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.Education: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 30 credit hours in accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by 3 credit hours in auditExperience: Four years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles.Notes:1. Applicants who had 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.2. 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.3. Applicants may substitute one year of professional budgeting experience or one year of professional auditing experience for one year of the required experience.4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Administration classifications or Financial Management specialty codes in the Financial field on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications and license requirements to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.1. Two years of experience working with the Financial Management Information System (FMIS) or similar financial management system to process accounting data.2. Two years of experience preparing annual budget requests and monthly budget projections and year-end closing documents.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
NOT APPLICABLE.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.We will not consider information submitted after this date.Successful candidates will be placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITSPersonal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per yearSick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per yearParental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a childHolidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per yearPension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unableto apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire maybe emailed to ...@maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing datefor the recruitment.If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method isto upload it with your application. All uploaded additional informationmust be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to ...@maryland.govreferencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Onlyadditional materials that are requested will be accepted for thisrecruitment.For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Departmentof Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at410-###-####.Kimberly ...@maryland.govIf you are having difficulties with submitting your onlineapplication, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division ...@maryland.gov or 410-###-####.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 torecruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of theState's diversity.