Accountant Supervisor (NCS) - Mayor's Office of Homeless Services

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

POSTING DATE: 5/7/2025

SALARY RANGE: $74,803.00 - $119,684.00 ANNUALLY

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 6-month probation.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Mayor's Office of Homeless Services (MOHS) is the designated lead agency for the CoC and works to implement federal, state, and local policy and best practices in addition to administering and monitoring homeless services grants.  MOHS administers approximately $48 million annually for programs that include street outreach, emergency shelter, transitional housing, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA), meal programs, and eviction prevention. Each year, through a network of partner providers, the homeless services program delivers housing and supportive services to over 25,000 individuals and families. More information can be found at: https://homeless.baltimorecity.gov/

The Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services (MOHS) is seeking a dynamic professional for an Accountant Supervisor position within its Fiscal section.  The incumbent will perform work such as planning, scheduling, and coordinating work for the Fiscal staff.  This position has supervisory responsibilities, and reports to the Fiscal Administrator, MOHS.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversight of Federal, State and Private funding
• Provides timely and ongoing fiscal reports related to grants to the Chief Financial Officer
• Proficient with accounting software programs
• Must be able to put together the financial statements for up to 100 grants
• Delivers monthly expense reports, variance analysis and reconciliations to the general ledger demonstrating flawless attention to detail and ability to consistently generate a high-quality work product
• Provides explanations and recommendations for variances from budget and discuss with program personnel to ensure their knowledge and understanding
• Reviews transactions for compliance with applicable grant and contract terms internal policies and procedures
• Strong knowledge and familiarity with the rules and regulations and reporting requirements for all funding streams received by the agency
• Provide technical and analytical support for the preparation of the organization’s annual operating budget including providing technical training to the Program staff.
• Supervises the work of accounting personnel by assigning, reviewing and evaluating the work; disciplines subordinates; Trains new employees in accounting procedures.
• Oversee the maintenance and processing of accounts and the preparation of statistical, payroll and accounting reports, procurement requests and invoice processing.
• Monitors and accounts for assets, liabilities, invoices and expenses.  This includes tracking and analyzing grants and contracts expenses; developing strategies to ensure timely grant spending; providing Technical Assistance to the Accounts Payable staff and homeless services providers.
• Prepares City agency budget by compiling budget data and recommending budget expenditures; monitors and approves budget expenditures.
• Performs quarterly expenditure projections; reviews expenditure trends and projects year-end surplus/deficit for cost centers.
• Establishes and revises accounting forms and procedures and accounts.
• Prepare detailed financial reports for submission to funding sources.
• Conducts special cost studies and analyses; compiles cost and statistical records
• Maintains close relationships with other city agencies; coordinates with key people from City finance agencies to ensure timely processing of fiscal related transactions.
• Confer with program managers and government officials on complex financial matters. 
• Compiles and writes periodic financial reports for management. 
• Prepares agency budget