TREASURY SPECIALIST II

THIS IS A SKILLED SERVICE POSITION SPECIFIC RECRUITMENT FOR THE MARYLAND STATE TREASURER’S OFFICE.  The resulting eligibility list will be used to staff this position/function only.  Interested persons need to reapply for any future recruitment for this classification.  

The primary mission of the State Treasurer’s Office Banking Services Department is to manage and control banking relationships for all banking needs for the entire State of Maryland, and to anticipate State agency needs and respond timely to State agency requests.  Its primary function is the accurate and timely recordation of State funds and the reconciliation of the State’s bank accounts to the State’s internal accounting system.  

13  (Salary rules apply for State Employees)

Annapolis, MD

This position is responsible for the maintenance of various internal banking databases, most notably the Treasurer’s Bank Account Information System (TBAIS) and the vendor EFT authorization table.  The incumbent utilizes the TBAIS database to ensure compliance with all prescribed statutory and policy directives related to State agency bank accounts.

Responsible for the maintenance of various Banking Services Division database tables including the vendor EFT authorization table and the Agency Bank Account Database (TBAIS). Primary back up for the processing of all Check Services position functions including: processing of STO 151 / 152 check services request forms, processing of bank stop payments, check reissue requests of failed payroll ACH's, and phone coverage for the Banking Services Division main phone line. Responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of the statewide agency bank account database. The incumbent utilizes this database to ensure compliance with all prescribed statutory and policy directives related to State agency bank accounts. Specific compliance matters include ensuring all bank accounts are approved by the Comptroller and the Treasurer, State funds on deposit are adequately secured by collateral, interest earned on accounts is transferred to the State General Fund if required, that documentation is on file to support the amount of interest transferred to the general fund, and accounts are opened only at State designated financial institutions. Incumbent acts as the key liaison with the Comptroller's General Accounting Division (GAD) to ensure that GAD can access bank account information required for their year-end reconciliation and reporting requirements. The incumbent utilizes the TBAIS database to ensure all accounts required to transfer interest are properly coded in the system. Incumbent reports the interest transfer to the Director/Deputy Director, and corresponds with State Agency CFOs regarding the interest transfers.

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year college or university including or supplemented by at least 18 credit hours in accounting, business administration or equivalent business subjects.

Experience: Two years of employment in responsible public administration, business administration, and/or accounting or auditing.

OR

Education: Graduation from a standard high school, including or supplemented by 18 credited hours in business administration, accounting, or equivalent business subjects.

Experience: Six years of experience as defined above.

OR

Experience: One year in the Maryland State classification of Treasury Specialist I.

Note:

1. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in financial administration and program classification or financial administration specialty codes in the accounting and budget group field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education. 

Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

1. One year of the required experience must be in maintaining large databases or tables (e.g., containing 1000+ records)
2. One of the required years of experience must in a financial or bank setting.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

1. Demonstrated proficiency in attention to detail, as well as experience proofing
2. Experience with FMIS, the State’s financial accounting system
3. Experience performing check services (e.g., stop payments, check reissues) at a bank or corporate operations
4. Experience with federal tax classifications for businesses and/or experience working with Federal W-9 forms
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Access including ability to maintain and manipulate spreadsheets containing a large volume of banking data (e.g., converting files to .CSV files, using V-Lookup)

Candidates must be willing to work in the Annapolis area. 

Applicants who meet the minimum and selective qualifications will be admitted to examination for this classification.  Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We may not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best, Better or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The examination will consist of a review of your application, and a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position.  In addition, you will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and supplemental questionnaire.  Report all experience that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

Candidates should submit a resume with their application.

All candidates will be subject to a background investigation including criminal and credit history.

General questions may be directed to the Treasurer's HR Office at 410-260-7078.

All job opportunities within the MD State Treasurer's Office are accessible through JobAps, the Statewide Recruitment, Examination, and Applicant tracking system.  By using the "Department" filter and highlighting "Office of the Treasurer," you can view all active recruitments within our agency.  First time users can register for an account by selecting a position for which to apply, choosing "I am a new user" at the bottom, then keying in the necessary fields.  If you do not have access to a computer, you may apply by faxing a copy of your resume to 410-260-4090 or emailing to hr@treasurer.state.md.us.  Electronic application is STRONGLY encouraged.

 

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

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