Accountant Lead

NATURE OF WORK:

An Accountant Lead is the lead level of work examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles in order to modify and maintain agency accounting systems, prepare financial reports or statements, and give fiscal advice to management. Employees in this classification assign, review, and approve the work of and train lower level Accountants. Employees in this classification receive general supervision from a higher level designated administrator.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Modifies and implements manual and automated systems to meet the specific fiscal requirements of the agency.
• Interprets and applies pertinent laws and regulations to fiscal and accounting operations.
• Develops and revises accounting policies to improve accounting controls and efficiency.
• Formulates internal controls to ensure the reliability and security of funds and records.
• Reviews and authorizes financial transaction records for submission to fiscal control agencies.
• Performs reconciliations of entire accounts by determining the materiality of exceptions, selecting the proper accounting treatment, gauging the effect of adjustments on the entire system and maintaining documentation for audit trails.
• Prepares financial reports and statements by ensuring that accounting records provide a reliable and adequate basis for required reports, developing and implementing procedures for producing reports and analyzing and interpreting the reports.
• Coordinates close-out by ensuring that items are properly accrued and adjusted at fiscal year end.
• Advises management on the status of agency accounts and recommends alternatives to improve the agency's financial position.
• Participates in the audit process of agency fiscal operations by providing auditors with explanations of accounting procedures, providing documentation of fiscal transactions, and assisting in the formulation and implementation of corrective action plans precipitated by audit exceptions.
• Acts as a liaison with information processing and fiscal control agencies to resolve accounting records and systems problems;
• Adapts procedures and formulates reporting techniques to comply with statewide fiscal requirements and special requirements of other funding sources.
• May oversee the work of Accountants and other lower level Fiscal support staff.
• Performs other duties and functions appropriate to the position as assigned and required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, theory, procedures and methods.
• Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards.
• Knowledge of business administration and management practices.
• Knowledge of fiscal control reporting policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of commercial accounting systems as related to State or federal charges and reporting requirements.
• Skill in designing, modifying and implementing accounting methods and procedures to increase reliability and efficiency of accounting operations.
• Skill in identifying and correcting non-conforming entries made to internal and external accounting systems.
• Skill in applying fiscal policies in the establishment of fiscal control measures.
• Skill in preparing, analyzing and interpreting financial reports and statements.
• Skill in interpreting and applying State and federal laws, policies, regulations and rules to agency accounting operations.
• Skill in using computerized fiscal applications and software to include spreadsheet software and data base applications.
• Skill in managing work time efficiently and effectively under deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other accountants, agency fiscal staff, agency management personnel, information processing personnel, payroll personnel, representatives from fiscal control agencies, auditors and federal officials.

Key competencies – Critical thinking and problem solving skills, adaptability, decision-making, communication skills, delegation, teamwork, planning and organizing, influencing and leading, stress tolerance, negotiation, conflict management.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• As part of our selection process, we may require candidates to complete assessment testing to better understand their qualifications and skills.
• Specific educational and experience requirements are set by this agency based on the essential job functions assigned to the position.
• Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, abilities, and key competencies necessary to the management and operation of a major construction/renovation project is qualifying.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 30 credit hours in Accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by 3 credit hours in auditing.

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS ASSESSMENTS:

In our commitment to hire, develop, and retain a highly skilled team, all applicants may be required to complete assessments of job-related skills as a condition of employment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Environment —Work may be performed in a standard office setting with frequent travel to worksite locations to perform project management. Employee may be required to be present indoors or outdoors in areas of extreme heat or cold. The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate but may be occasionally loud due to alarms, equipment noise, etc. Employee may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.
• Physical —Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to walk, stand, or sit for prolonged periods of time; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including the use of computer keyboards; to operate a vehicle to travel to various locations; to operate and use specialized equipment; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Work may also involve climbing ladders.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates must submit an MSA employment application via webform, e-mail or mail.

Option 1 (Preferred)—Visit MSA’s website, https://mdstad.com/, Apply For a Job and use the link at the bottom of the page to complete an electronic application.

Option 2 - Electronically send MSA application and any other necessary materials to employment@mdstad.com with the Announcement Number AL-042026 in the subject line.

Option 3 - Mail a MSA application to the following address:

Human Resources Maryland Stadium Authority Attention: Announcement Number AL-042026 333 W. Camden Street, Suite 500 Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Current MSA employees applying for this position may complete the Internal Job Application and email the application along with other necessary materials to employment@mdstad.com.

Resumes may accompany MSA’s application; however, all sections of the application must be completed according to the instructions or it will not be considered.

If you are unable to apply on line, an application may be requested by calling 410-333-1560, or toll free 1-877-637-8234. TTY users may call via the Maryland Relay Service.

As an equal opportunity employer, The Maryland Stadium Authority is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees, at all job levels, who are reflective of the State’s diversity. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBT+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, and veterans to apply.

About Maryland Stadium Authority:

Our HistoryFor over 35 years, the Maryland Stadium Authority has completed projects in partnership with local governments, universities, and the private sector throughout Maryland. These include convention centers, museums, theaters, parks, and campus centers in addition to sports arenas. They have been completed on time, and budget. The Maryland Stadium Authority is committed to enhancing the lives of all those who visit our 85-acre Camden Yards Sports Complex- whether for work or play and for those who utilize the projects we have developed throughout the state. The Maryland Stadium Authority was established by legislation and enacted by the State of Maryland on July 1, 1986, to select a site and develop financing alternatives for stadium facilities in the Baltimore Metropolitan area. On July 1, 1987, the law was amended to enable the construction of new facilities, including baseball and football stadiums, in the Camden Yards area of Baltimore City. The amendment also established MSA as an independent unit in the Executive Branch of the State government. From then on, MSA has continued to grow and thrive over the next three decades.