Introduction
The Maryland State Retirement Agency (“Agency”) is the administrator of the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (“System”). The System is a defined benefit pension plan covering governmental employees within the State of Maryland. The System has over 400,000 participants (customers),including 192,000 members who are actively employed and enrolled, 170,000 payees who receive a monthly retirement benefit payment, and 40,000 vested members who are no longer actively employed but who have earned a benefit that will become payable at a future date. The agency is seeking to fill a Accountant II position within its Benefits Processing Unit.
GRADE
16
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland State Retirement Agency
120 East Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Main Purpose of Job
This position serves as an accountant in the operations of the reconciliation team in the
Reconciliation; Revision Unit. The incumbent reports to the Reconciliation; Revision Unit -
Accountant Supervisor I. Primary responsibilities include preparing and reviewing monetary
reconciliations of processed retirement applications, retirement estimates, and revision
transactions. Preparing manual benefit calculation worksheets to confirm accuracy of
retirement transactions, and estimates and retirement worksheets prepared by other staff.
Timely and accurate processing of transactions related to these processes are essential
elements in aiding the Agency in meeting the objective of our “Mission Statement” which is to
effectively communicate to participants and employers’ information about benefits provided by
the system.
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: 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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Qualifications:
1) At least one year of demonstrated experience working with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
2) At least one year of reconciliation experience.
3) At least one year of calculating benefits (e.g. retirement, insurance, health, etc.) benefits payable.
4) At least one year of experience creating or approving payment vouchers.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum requirements 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.
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.
