CONTRACTUAL HOURLY

The Maryland State Retirement Agency is the administrator of the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (“System”). The System is a defined benefit retirement system covering governmental employees within the State of Maryland. The System is a multi-employer, public employees’ defined benefit retirement system composed of twelve (12) separate retirement and pension systems.  The System has over 400,000 participants (customers), including 194,000 members who are actively employed and participating in the System, 169,000 payees who receive a monthly payment from the System, and 48,000 vested members who are no longer actively employed but have earned a benefit that will become payable at a future date.

The Agency is seeking an experienced accountant to add to its Finance Division.   Primary duties include efficient and accurate General and Subsidiary Ledger accounting and reconciliation of Billings and Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, Pension Trust Contributions, Benefit Payments and Administrative Expenses. Candidates must also have prior experience performing full cycle monthly and year-end General Ledger closings in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); preparation of financial statements, graphs, charts, presentations and communications both for internal and external distribution; research and resolution of complex problems and sensitive issues and the ability to exercise creativity in devising solutions to problems. Prior auditing experience is a plus. Must also maintain organized and concise records and supporting documents, reports, and records and will assist in responding to audit inquiries and requests. 

This is a contractual position that will serve at the pleasure of the agency appointing authority.

To include but not be limited to the following:

• Accounts Receivables Billings, Collections and Reconciliation
• OPEB and ORP Accounting and Reporting
• Maintenance of the Finance Divisions Procedural Manuals
• Special Financial Operations Audits and Reviews
• Other Finance Division special projects and/or duties as assigned.

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

Experience: Three 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.

• Three years of accounting and auditing experience working with multiple financial systems preparing, processing and/or reconciling general ledger accounts; generating financial reports and/or preparing financial statements and related note disclosures; reviewing and implementing technical accounting and disclosure standards.
• Two years of experience and proficiency working with the State of Maryland financial systems (i.e. FMIS (R*STARS/ADPICS), Maryland Workday Timekeeping/Payroll), as well as integrated module based ledger accounting systems (e.g. Traverse, Quick Books, Great Plains, Oracle, SAP, etc.).
• Experience substantiating financial decisions through analysis of records, reports, and other financial documents.
• Experience preparing written summaries, memorandums, letters that explain the meaning of the financial information developed and/or analyzed by the accountant.

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 will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

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 assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to:

Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division

301 W. Preston Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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