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City of Baltimore

Accountant Supervisor - Department of Public Works

City of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276


POSTING DATE: 11/07/2024

SALARY RANGE:

$74,803.00 - $119,684.00

ANNUALLY

BACKGROUND CHECK

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

PROBATION

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.

ELIGIBILITY

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

EDUCATION ACCREDITATION

Applicants' education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

CLASS DEFINITION

An Accountant Supervisor plans, schedules and coordinates accounting work for a City government agency. Work of this class involves supervising accounting personnel.

Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office where working conditions are normal. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity.

It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position.

Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EDUCATION:

Have a bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.

AND

EXPERIENCE:

Have five years of experience in performing accounting work.

OR

NOTE EQUIVALENCIES:

Have an equivalent combination of education and experience including 30 credits in accounting and business law and 6 additional credits in statistics or data processing.

MUST ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT WHICH SHOWS REQUIRE CREDITS

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESKnowledge of accounting and routine auditing practices and procedures.

Ability to compile and write accounting reports and budgets.

Supervisory ability.

Ability to analyze and resolve accounting problems.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

BENEFITS

The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here:

https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

NOTE: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Katrina Bayton, Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Specialist II via email at

Katrina.Bayton1@baltimorecity.gov

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

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