General Ledger Accountant; Fiscal Services Administrator

OPEN RECRUITMENT Executive Service

(This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority)

If you have ever taken a flight from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport; renewed your Maryland driver’s license; traveled to an Orioles game on the Light Rail; embarked on a cruise from the Port of Baltimore; received roadside assistance from CHART Emergency Patrol; reduced your commute time by using one of Maryland’s toll roads, then you have experienced some of the superb services provided by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT).

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!

The Maryland Department of Transportation The Secretary's Office (MDOT TSO) is seeking a General Ledger Accountant (Fiscal Services Administrator I) within the Office of Finance. The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of The Secretary’s Office as well as the overall financial health of the Maryland Department of Transportation. The General Ledger Accountant ensures the integrity and accuracy of MDOT’s general ledger, as contained in the Financial Management Information System (FMIS), all in accordance with generally accepted accounting principals (GAAP), State laws and regulations, and the State’s Accounting Procedures Manual.

• Performing accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
• Verifying and posting of TSO transactions in a timely manner
• Reviewing and verifying all cost accounting information on requisitions for all purchases
• Preparing, analyzing, and interpreting various financial reports in State and MDOT FMIS, Web Focus, and/or Excel to ensure the proper recordation of financial transactions
• Reconciling, researching, and resolving complex accounting issues
• Ensuring the internal control environment regarding financial transactions and the entering of items in FMIS is adequate and enforced
• Completing yearend closing activities including accelerated processing timelines for all accounting transactions, additional examination of transactions to ensure they are being recorded in the correct fiscal year
• Researching and resolving vendor and payment inquiries as well as complex problems involving the interpretation and application of GAAP to MDOT financial operations
• Providing reports, documents, materials, and information to auditors, and assisting in developing and implementing corrective actions

The current vacancy exists at MDOT TSO in the Office of Finance which is located in Hanover, Maryland (Anne Arundel County).

The ability to take time off in July/August is limited due to fiscal yearend closing activities.

This position may allow a hybrid work schedule, including telework and required on-site work hours.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits

Possession of a bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, public or business administration, finance, economics or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Five (5) years of experience in professional accounting, auditing, budgeting, fiscal or financial management. Two (2) years of this experience must include experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, general accounting, or financial reporting.

• At least one (1) year of experience using the State’s Financial Management Information System (FMIS).

Consideration for employment 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.

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