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Section Chief, Vouchers Payable (Accountant Manager II)
Salary
$93,138.00 - $146,883.00 Annually
Location
Baltimore City
Job Type
Full Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
4554-SHA-30-08-TC-08/26
Department
State Highway Administration
Opening Date
08/17/2026
Closing Date
8/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
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Description
(Open Recruitment)
State Highway Administration
Section Chief, Vouchers Payable (Accountant Manager II)
Grade 21 (4554) SP#26-30-08
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd
The State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Finance is currently recruiting for a Section Chief, Vouchers Payable (Accountant Manager II) in Baltimore City. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications listed below. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies in this classification.
Nature of Work: The main purpose of this position is to manage the State Highway Administration's Vouchers Payable Section with a fiscal year (FY) 2025 expenditure budget of about two billion dollars. The Section Chief is responsible for establishing procedures for processing the payment of all SHA vendor invoices and for reconciling payments and accounting distribution into the Financial Management Information System (FMIS). This role is responsible for the design and development of the implemented District Emergency Meal payment system. The Section Chief is fully responsible for processing data entered daily into the system and training field personnel to use the system for processing all emergency meal invoices and submitting backup documentation.
The position responds to daily questions regarding the processing of all the vendor invoices in MDOT FMIS and the interface thereof into the state FMIS. Also, the Section Chief supervises audit review, reconciliation, and approval of all invoice payments to vendors; assigns workload to subordinates and approves their work. Additionally, this position indirectly supervises all SHA employees who initiate vendors' invoices in EPICS/FMIS.
MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide
"The State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named a Training magazine Training Awards winner for the seventh consecutive year."
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: A 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 three (3) credit hours in auditing.
Experience: Seven (7) years of experience examining, analyzing, interpreting, and maintaining accounting systems, preparing financial reports and statements by applying generally accepted accounting principles. Experience must include (3) three years of performing advanced duties in the areas of cost accounting, systems accounting, federal fund accounting or bond and loan accounting and one (1) year of supervising other employees.
Notes:
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.
Possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or master's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required general accounting experience.
Applicants may substitute one year of professional auditing experience for one year of general accounting experience.
U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as defined under the minimum qualifications may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Licenses & Certifications
None.
Additional Information
TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (use of this option allows the application to be saved). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to position you are applying for.
If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.
The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.
The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a collective bargaining unit.
Please Note: The State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.
Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date. If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below: 410-545-5554.
Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554. SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
SHA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Issue Date: 08/17/2026
Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:
https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152
Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!
*Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.
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Do you possess a 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 three credit hours in auditing?
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No
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NOTE: I have attached my transcripts (or course evaluation for foreign degrees). I understand that failure to supply the required documentation may result in my application being disqualified.
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No
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Do you have seven (7) years of experience examining, analyzing, interpreting, and maintaining accounting systems, preparing financial reports and statements by applying generally accepted accounting principles?
Yes
No
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you have. Also, include the name of employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, @type "N/A" in the box below. Please do not list "see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application.
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Do you have three (3) years of experience performing advanced duties in the areas of cost accounting, systems accounting, federal fund accounting or bond and loan accounting and one (1) year of supervising other employees?
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No
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you have. Also, include the name of employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, @type "N/A" in the box below. Please do not list "see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application.
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Please note that the reconsideration period has been discontinued effective May 2025. It is important that you review and include all relevant information in your application, along with any supporting documentation. For example, this may include driver's licenses, transcripts, course evaluations for foreign degrees, rotation memos, and other pertinent documents. Once you have submitted your application, you will NOT have the opportunity to provide additional information. Please initial below to certify that you have read and understand this statement.
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