Introduction
Maryland 529 is an independent State Agency responsible for administering two IRC Section 529 College Savings Plans; the Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer Prepaid College Trust and the Maryland Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer College Investment Plan. The Maryland Prepaid College Trust (MPCT) is a "defined benefit" type plan and the Maryland College Investment Plan (MCIP) is a "defined contribution" type plan, both of which are designed to provide ways for families to save for future college expenses and reduce reliance on future student loan debt. In addition, the agency also administers the State's 529A program through the ABLE Act designed for Americans living with disabilities. The agency is overseen by an 11 member Board of Directors and the Executive Director. The Director of Finance directs and manages all accounts and financial operations for the agency. This position reports to and assists the Director of Finance.
This position is located in downtown Baltimore and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
All candidates will be subject to a background investigation to include criminal and credit history.
GRADE
22
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland 529
217 E. Redwood St. Suite 1350
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
POSITION DUTIES
This position serves as the Assistant Director of Finance and is responsible for oversight and recordation of revenues and fees, reviewing bank reconciliations, Investment Reconciliations prepared by advanced accountant , approval of invoices processed by advanced accountant in FMIS, review and approval Journal Entries prepared by the advanced accountant. This position is responsible for reviewing operating expenditures within R*STARS, the State's Financial System as well as Quickbooks, the agency's subsystem used to record all financial activities on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. This position serves as the agency PCPA and manages agency corporate purchasing.
Oversees and enforces
collection of revenues related to account holder contributions, enrollment
fees, management fees, payment fees, late fees, account maintenance fees and
investment plan fees; ensures proper safeguards are in place to prevent fraud
or misreporting of cash receipts
Ensures proper and
timely reconciliation of the bank reconciliations (monthly).Reviews and
approves the following bank reconciliations.
Records revenue
transactions in Quickbooks Accounting Software for both MPCT and ABLE
accurately and timely.
Oversees processing
of invoices and interagency accounting entries, ensuring proper coding and
fiscal year are applied for payments against accruals, ensuring employee
reimbursements are processed and calculated correctly, and that all invoices
are properly approved and processed timely and accurately in accordance with
state requirements.
Responsible for
reviewing operating expenditures within R*STARS, the State’s financial system,
as well as Quickbooks, the agency’s subsystem used to record all financial
activities including revenues, expenditures, fixed asset balances and
investment activities; ensures reconciliation between the two systems (monthly,
quarterly, and annually).
Prepares monthly
reconciliation of reports from FMIS and Quickbooks. The reports include but not
limited to DAFRT130, DAFRG100 and DAFRG110.
Serves as the agency
PCPA and manages agency corporate purchasing card program, ensuring that CPC
card holders are properly using their cards. Reviews monthly reconciliation
reports from the Accountant Advanced position; ensures that the fiscal
accountant is properly retaining documents and submitting reports to GAD as
required.
Serves as a back-up
to the Director of Finance with the statewide budget process regarding
formulation and execution of annual budget, communicates with Department of
Budget and Management Analysts regarding budget submission and other budget
related matters.
Manages agency
processing of biweekly regular and contractual payroll, reviews SPS data
submissions against anticipated activity, confirms Central Payroll Bureau
payout ties to SPS data submissions, and prepares timely payroll inputs for
adjustments as needed. Verifies calculations with HR Department for exception
reporting, including bonus calculations, retro calculations, over time calculations,
increments, etc. Prepares annual
position inventory to be used by DBM to generate personnel budget figures.
Reconciles BAR’s data to Workday data on a monthly basis.
Serves as backup for
and assists the Director of Finance with the Yearend Close, Budget, Audits and
preparation of Annual Report.
Manages and trains
agency employees within the division, ensuring MS-22s are accurate, PEPs are
properly administered and disciplinary and/or promotional actions are
consistently and appropriately executed.
Other duties as
assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Experience: Four years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles, AND Four years of experience with preparing Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and/or Financial Statements
, AND Four years of experience with preparing and /or approving Journal Entries AND Four years of experience with preparing and/or approving Bank Reconciliations, AND Four years of experience with preparing Budgets.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience
as a commissioned officer in Administration classifications or Financial
Management specialty codes in the Financial field on a year-for-year basis for
the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
At least 3 year's experience of using FMIS.
Relevant State of Maryland experience in any of the following areas: budget, accounting, procurement, payroll and/or personnel.
Experience using MS-Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
Experience using Accounting Software.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Specific Competencies:
- Proven experience in recording receipts, bank reconciliations, and preparing financial reports.
- Experience with preparing budgets and projections.
- Proven ability to work effectively as a team member who performs the daily tasks.
- Proven ability to work independently, apply and interpret laws, policies and procedures and use of good judgment in evaluating and making decisions.
- Proven ability to effectively prioritize task, estimate time frames, meet deadlines, plan and use available resources, and coordinate work assignments with others.
- Proven experience presenting to a Senior Management.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively and maintain a courteous attitude toward the public and employees.
SELECTION PROCESS
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.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
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.
BENEFITS
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
This position is located in downtown Baltimore and serves at the pleasure of the Maryland 529 Board. State employment benefits include paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal days; medical and dental plans; pension plan; 401k/457 plans; paid parking; employee credit union; direct deposit. All candidates will be subject to a background investigation to include criminal and credit history.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
For immediate consideration, please go to www.jobaps.com/md to submit your application; please be sure to include a resume with your application materials. 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 St.
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.