Accountant Supervisor Ii

Position: ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR II
Introduction We encourage you to consider an exciting career with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). If you are dedicated to protecting and preserving Maryland's air, water, land resources, and safeguarding the health of all its citizens, we invite you to apply and become a part of our team.

MDE is committed to a mission of protecting and restoring the environment for the health and well-being of all Marylanders, with a vision of healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities and ecosystems throughout the state.

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LOCATION OF POSITIONMDE - Business Administration Water Infrastructure Financing Administration 1800 Washington Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21230

Main Purpose of Job The Accountant Supervisor II manages and oversees all
financial and accounting activities for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
(CWSRF) while providing advanced accounting support for the Drinking Water
State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and the Bay Restoration Fund (BRF). The role
directly supports the mission of the Maryland Water Infrastructure Financing
Administration (WIFA) by ensuring accurate accounting, reporting, and
stewardship of federal, State, and special funds used for Maryland’s water
infrastructure projects. This position requires in-depth knowledge of Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), enterprise and revenue bond fund
accounting, the SAGE accounting system, and the State’s Financial Management
Information System (FMIS).POSITION DUTIESKey

Duties & Responsibilities Advanced Accounting:
Independently perform advanced cost,
enterprise fund, bond, and loan accounting, as well as R
* STARS report analysis
and reconciliation in accordance with GAAP.Financial Reporting & Ledger Maintenance:
Prepare
supporting schedules and financial statements for CWSRF and BRF programs,
maintain the monthly general ledger, support DWSRF and BRF functions, and
review and authorize disbursements.

Bond & System Operations:
Manage bond issuance and
accounting, linked deposit activity, and financial data reporting using the
SAGE accounting system.

Technical Advisory:
Serve as a technical advisor to WIFA
management on complex financial matters involving the CWSRF, DWSRF, and BRF
programs.

Funding Program Scope:

CWSRF & DWSRF:
Funded via federal grants, State
matching funds, special funds, and revenue bond proceeds to provide loans to
local jurisdictions. BRF:
Funded via special fees collected from wastewater
system users to provide grants to local governments.

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:

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. Notes:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Master's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required general accounting experience.
4. Applicants may substitute one year of professional auditing experience for one year of the required…