Accountant/Auditor Supervisor Grade N26

Qualifications
Needs considerable knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, practices and procedures
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting; or a bachelor’s degree in business administration or public administration or a related field with a major of accounting coursework
Experience: Considerable (i.e., five (5) years) professional experience in a financial accounting, auditing or business administration field at the full performance level or 2 (two) years of experience performing work as a senior-level accountant and/or auditor
Substitution: Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) may be substituted for a degree in accounting or a major in accounting
Proficiency in financial software and tools such as Excel, Access, and other relevant applications
Familiarity with HIPAA requirements and other relevant regulations, especially if managing medical billing
Excellent verbal and communication skills to interact with team members, external parties and upper management
Proven ability to lead and motivate team, manage performance, and foster a positive environment
High Level of accuracy and attention to detail in preparing and reviewing financial documentation
Responsibilities
This position is responsible for supervising the revenue unit on the Fiscal team in the DHHS Office of the Chief Operating Officer
The position provides lead level supervision to the DHHS revenue unit and performs advance and complex accounting and auditing work
Contacts are with the County financial employees to obtain or exchange information, with financial representatives of County-funded agencies about external accounting reporting requirements
An employee in this position is responsible for planning and carrying out assignments and resolves most conflicts which arise
Must follow generally accepted accounting principles County guidelines, reporting requirements or Federal State, and local laws, and departmental regulations
This position is responsible for fee collection processes with the Revenue unit of DHHS
Develop performance plans for Revenue team staff members
Supervise the daily activities of revenue team staff members
Oversee the preparation of billing and reporting documents for external parties
Ensure revenue procedures and SPOs are updated and accessible for new employees and the fiscal team manager
Manage medical billing to ensure compliance with HIPAA requirements and maximize volume
Job description
About The Position

The expected salary range for this position on hire is $84,6+4 - 110,441

Who We Are

Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.

The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meet the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.

As a Department, we believe health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.

Who We Are Looking For

This position is responsible for supervising the revenue unit on the Fiscal team in the DHHS Office of the Chief Operating Officer. The position provides lead level supervision to the DHHS revenue unit and performs advance and complex accounting and auditing work. Contacts are with the County financial employees to obtain or exchange information, with financial representatives of County-funded agencies about external accounting reporting requirements. Needs considerable knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, practices and procedures. An employee in this position is responsible for planning and carrying out assignments and resolves most conflicts which arise. Must follow generally accepted accounting principles County guidelines, reporting requirements or Federal State, and local laws, and departmental regulations. This position is responsible for fee collection processes with the Revenue unit of DHHS.

What You'll Be Doing
• Develop performance plans for Revenue team staff members
• Supervise the daily activities of revenue team staff members
• Oversee the preparation of billing and reporting documents for external parties
• Ensure revenue procedures and SPOs are updated and accessible for new employees and the fiscal team manager
• Manage medical billing to ensure compliance with HIPAA requirements and maximize volume

Minimum Qualifications
• Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting; or a bachelor’s degree in business administration or public administration or a related field with a major of accounting coursework.
• Experience: Considerable (i.e., five (5) years) professional experience in a financial accounting, auditing or business administration field at the full performance level or 2 (two) years of experience performing work as a senior-level accountant and/or auditor.
• Substitution: Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) may be substituted for a degree in accounting or a major in accounting.

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

We will use preferred criteria screening questions:
• Do you have five years’ experience in financial accounting?
• Do you have supervisory experience and supervised the daily activities of team staff members?
• Have you developed performance plans for team staff members?
• Have you overseen the preparation of billing and reporting documents for external parties?
• Do you ensure that procedures and SPOs are updated and accessible for new employees and managers?
• Do you have excellent verbal and communication skills to interact with team members, external parties, and upper management?

We Will Use Interview Preference Criteria
• Proficiency in financial software and tools such as Excel, Access, and other relevant applications.
• Familiarity with HIPAA requirements and other relevant regulations, especially if managing medical billing.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills to interact with team members, external parties and upper management.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate team, manage performance, and foster a positive environment.
• High Level of accuracy and attention to detail in preparing and reviewing financial documentation.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 1+A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.