Accountant Supervisor - Department of Finance

Accountant Supervisor

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.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education : Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

AND Experience : Have five years of experience in performing accounting work.

OR Equivalency Notes : 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.

Application Deadline : Please submit your application no later than 12 : 00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Knowledge 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.

Additional Information :

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 six-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.

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.

Examination Process : Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum 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.

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

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 accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

Baltimore City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.