Accountant Supervisor II; Fiscal Accounts Chief

Introduction

Maryland Department of Agriculture is a department under Maryland's Executive Branch. Founded in 1972 by the Maryland General Assembly to address agriculture needs for the state, the Department oversees and serves as a regulatory body for animal health, consumer services including marketing and lab services, plant and pest management and resource conservation. As the number one industry in Maryland, the diversity of agriculture programs in the State continue to expand and grow.

The main purpose of this position is to assist the Director of Budget & Capital Grants (Fiscal Administrator IV) by overseeing or coordinating agency operations within the MDA Fiscal Services Section. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, administering and supervising the interpretation and application of agency policies, directives and procedures designed to accomplish the mission of the agency, including coordinating, reviewing, reconciling, administering, and managing all phases of intricate and complex fiscal services activities for budgeting, federal funds, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, accounting adjustments, cash receipts (and deposits), general ledger & revenue reconciliations, corporate purchase card and auditing.

During periods of emergencies (e.g., Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza) this position is responsible for ensuring all Fiscal Services Section functions are processed in a timely and accurate manner.

• Oversee the daily operations of the Fiscal Services Branch, including budget monitoring, federal funds management, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, accounting adjustments, cash receipts, general ledger and revenue reconciliations, corporate purchasing card administration, and auditing activities.
• Supervise professional and paraprofessional fiscal staff by assigning work, establishing priorities, monitoring workflow, evaluating performance, and ensuring compliance with departmental policies and fiscal regulations.
• Develop, implement, and oversee fiscal policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure efficient operations and compliance with State and federal requirements.
• Manage federal grants, capital projects, and other funding sources by monitoring expenditures, maintaining financial records, preparing reimbursement requests, and ensuring proper distribution and allocation of funds.
• Serve as the agency's subject matter expert for the Financial Management Information System (FMIS), MDA budget systems, Web Focus, and other financial software used to monitor expenditures, revenues, appropriations, and financial reporting.
• Assist with the development and administration of the agency's operating and capital budgets, including budget preparation, expenditure forecasting, year‑end closeout activities, and financial analysis.
• Prepare and review financial reports, reconcile financial records, identify and resolve discrepancies, and provide fiscal guidance to agency leadership and program managers.
• Coordinate audit activities by maintaining financial documentation, supporting audit requests, and ensuring compliance with applicable State and federal laws, regulations, and accounting standards.
• Represent the Fiscal Services Branch at internal meetings and with external agencies, providing fiscal expertise and guidance on financial management matters.

• Education:
  
  A Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing.
• Experience:
  
  Five years of experience examining, analyzing, and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles to include three years performing advanced duties in the areas of cost accounting, systems accounting, federal fund accounting, or bond and loan accounting.
• Substitutions:
  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…