APD BUDGET AND FINANCIAL ANALYST (ACCOUNTANT II)

GRADE

STD0016\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH - Health Care Finance and Medicaid, Office of Advance Planning\r\n201 West Preston Street\r\nBaltimore, MD 21201\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

This position serves as the Advanced Planning Department's Budget and Financial Analyst within the Office of Advance Planning and is responsible for independently applying general accounting principles and practices and State and federal financial requirements to the development, analysis, verification, monitoring, reconciliation, and reporting of financial activities associated with Maryland's Advanced Planning Document (APD) portfolio and federally funded Medicaid enterprise\r\ninitiatives.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe position develops and reconciles APD budgets and supporting financial records; monitors\r\nexpenditures, funding utilization, award balances, procurement related expenditures,\r\nimplementation spending, reimbursables, pass through funding, and budget variances; and\r\nprepares State budget documentation, including State Fiscal Year (SFY) Budget Notes and Project\r\nActivity Description (PAD) finance documents for the APD Program Cost Accounts (PCAs). This position applies general accounting principles and practices, including objectivity, consistency,\r\nfull disclosure, and accuracy, to verify financial information, evaluate supporting documentation,\r\nidentify discrepancies, and ensure fiscal integrity and compliance with approved APDs and State\r\nand federal requirements.�\r\n\r\n\r\nThe APD Budget and Financial Analyst serves as an accounting and financial resource to the\r\nDirector, Medicaid administrations, the Office of Finance, the Office of Enterprise Technology\r\n(OET), the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange (MHBE), the Department of Human Services (DHS),\r\nprocurement offices, contractors, vendors, consultants, and other APD business owners. The\r\nposition interprets and implements accounting and financial requirements, advises stakeholders on\r\nthe fiscal impact of budget and funding decisions, and develops or recommends financial\r\nprocedures, verification standards, and internal controls supporting APD financial governance.�\r\n\r\n\r\nProgram activities supported through the Office represent more than $1 billion annually in federal\r\nfinancial participation and operational investments associated with Medicaid enterprise systems,\r\nsystems integration efforts, modernization initiatives, and federally funded healthcare programs.\r\nThis position reports to the Director of the Office of Advance Planning.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:� � A Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing. \r\nExperience:� Two years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles. \r\nNotes: \r\n1. 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.\r\n2. 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. \r\n3. Possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a master's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience. \r\n4. Applicants may substitute one year of professional auditing experience for one year of the required experience. \r\n5. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Accounting Officer classification or Financial Management specialty codes in the Accounting field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education. \r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Professional accounting experience applying general accounting principles and practices, including account reconciliation, review and analysis of financial transactions, expenditure verification, financial reporting, maintenance of supporting financial documentation, and identification and resolution of accounting discrepancies.\r\n Experience managing or coordinating complex financial activities across multiple programs, projects, funding sources, or organizational units.\r\n Experience with Medicaid or other federally funded programs, federal claiming and reimbursement, Federal Financial Participation (FFP), cost allocation, PACAP, CMS financial requirements, Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES), or Advance Planning Documents (APDs).\r\n Experience supporting audits, financial compliance reviews, internal controls, or activities designed to identify improper expenditures and mitigate fraud, waste, and abuse.\r\n CPA Certified.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.�Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.�Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.�Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).�\r\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.�\r\nIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.�Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\r\nCandidates may remain on the�certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,�the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.�Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.\r\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.� If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information�to 410-333-5689.�Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or�Application.Help@maryland.gov.�\r\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\nMDHMedCare\r\n