ACCOUNTANT II

The Maryland State Retirement Agency is the administrator of the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System.  The System is a multi-employer, public employees’ benefit retirement system composed of twelve (12) separate retirement and pension systems with additional plan components, covering approximately 200,000 active members and more than 150,000 retires and beneficiaries.

The Finance Division is seeking to fill an Accountant II position to work in its General Accounting Section.

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120 East Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Position is responsible for the management of the Agency's Electronic Funds Transfer Program; the timely processing and accounting for daily electronic banking transactions of the pension trust fund; timely and accurate reconcilement, accounting, remittance, and financial reporting of federal income taxes and miscellaneous deductions (i.e. health insurance, life insurance, united way, savings) in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles under the direction of the Advanced Accountant Supervisor. This position has a primary role in of ensuring that the retirees and beneficiaries are properly enrolled and setup in the Electronic Funds Transfer Program and that they receive their benefits in the most efficient manner. This position coordinates with other divisions of the Agency to ensure that retirees and beneficiaries as well as with financial institutions to which their benefits are electronically transferred to fulfill this agency's mission.

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing.

Experience: Two years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles.

Notes:

1. 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.

 2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Applicants may substitute one year of professional auditing experience for one year of the required experience.

5. 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will possess experience in each of the following areas:

*  Preparation of financial statements;

*  Performing Month End Close - Performing Year End Close - Account reconciliation and analyses; 

*  Familiarity with Traverse (or similar multi-ledger and/or multi-module accounting system); 

*  Accounting for and reconciling high-volume banking transactions such as ACH's, EFTs, Reclamations, etc.; 

*  Generating and analyzing standard banking transactions reports;

*  Possession of a CPA is a plus. 

Not Applicable.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date. 

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.  This list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.

Due to the confidential nature of the work, selected candidates must undergo and pass a background check.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position.  You may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire.  The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the rating process.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  

 STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If online access is not available, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to:

DBM Recruitment & Examination Department

301 West Preston Street, Room 608

Baltimore, MD 21201

All mailed documents must include the applicant's name and the job number and must be received by the closing date.   Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please call Ms. Hudson at 410-767-4910.

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As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.  People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. 

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.