ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED
Recruitment #22-004549-0011
Department | Maryland State Retirement and Pension Systems |
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Date Opened | 7/6/2022 11:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 7/20/2022 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $54,992.00 - $88,315.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Tameria Hammock |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
Introduction
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 composed of twelve (12) separate retirement
and pension systems with over 50 different rule sets. The System has over 397,000 participants
(customers), including 192,000 members who are actively employed and
participating in the System, 165,000 payees who receive a monthly payment from
the System, and 40,000 vested members who are no longer actively employed but
have earned a benefit that will become payable at a future date.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
POSITION DUTIES
- Reconciling payroll validation reports generated through automated systems;
- Preparing adjustments to correct payroll data;
- Completing reconciliations;
- Communicating with employers;
- Excellent attention to detail;
- Strong math skills;
- Strong problem-solving skills;
- Excellent organization and time management skills;
- Good communication skills (written and verbal), and
- A passion to provide excellent customer service.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated experience performing complex reconciliations.
- Two or more years’ experience processing and/or reconciling payroll for an organization with 1000+employees.
- Advanced level experience using Microsoft Excel functions (i.e., creating and linking spreadsheets, creating formulas and pivot tables, importing, sorting and filtering data).
SELECTION PROCESS
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.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
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. Please report
all experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
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.