Introduction
Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program makes sure all workers in
Maryland have paid time off for medical and family reasons. FAMLI is a social insurance
system covering 2.6 million workers and 180,000 employers, delivered as a digitally native,
public-facing service. We’re in the early stages of building something as big and as
far-reaching as unemployment insurance or a new health department. We know that delivering
services primarily through a website, over the Internet, is a new way of doing business in
government.
The Financial Services Directorate is responsible for establishing and maintaining an efficient
financial system, including internal controls and financial procedures, for the FAMLI Division.
The Financial Services Directorate safeguards FAMLI funds and other assets, manages FAMLI
contributions and benefits payouts, develops financial reports, prepares budgets and
projections, and designs and conducts internal audits, as well as responding to external
financial audits
The Accounts Payable Supervisor plays a pivotal role within the Accounting Team and the
overall FAMLI Financial Services. The lead will work closely with the Manager of Accounts
Payable to establish and administer Accounting operations. The Account Payable Supervisor
will review reconciliations and accounting records for the team, as well as prepare regular
reconciliations, schedules and reports. This position requires the financial acumen to provides insightful recommendations to various stakeholders and contribute to the overall fiscal health
and operational success of FAMLI. If you are a proactive financial professional with a passion
for public service, this is the job for you!
GRADE
19
LOCATION OF POSITION
100 S. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
This position will assist the Accounts Payable Manager in supervising, coordinating, and
implementing the operations of the Benefits Payouts team in the Family and Medical
Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Division. This position ensures timely, accurate, and efficient
payment processing that complies with state statutes, regulations and policies. In addition
to supervising the accounts payable operations, this role will prepare financial analyses on
benefit payouts and refund reports.
POSITION DUTIES
Duties of this position include but are not limited to:
Implements and enforces standard
procedures for the Benefits Payouts team. Maintains effective internal controls to ensure the
accuracy and reliability of FAMLI fiscal records.
● Accounts Payable Operations:
o Implements and enforces standard procedures for the Benefits Payouts team.
Maintains effective internal controls to ensure the accuracy and reliability of
FAMLI fiscal records.
o Manages daily benefit payouts and refunds. Ensures they are in alignment with
state statues and regulations.
o Maintains financial system for benefit payouts, refunds, and other accounts
payable transactions.
o Directly supervises and coordinates the activities of Benefits Payouts team staff.
This includes recruiting, daily assignment monitoring, regular employee
performance evaluations, training, guidance, and direction.
o Manages and executes A/P related tasks for the monthly and year-end close;
responsibilities include accruals, journal entries, schedules, and assigned
reconciliations and reports.
● Prepares financial analyses and reports on benefit payouts and refunds.
● Assists with internal and external financial audits.
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: Five years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles to include three years performing advanced duties in the areas of cost accounting, systems accounting, federal fund accounting, or bond and loan accounting.
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 Master's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required general accounting experience.
4. Applicants may substitute one year of professional auditing experience for one year of the required general 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
● One year of experience handling fiscal operations as a supervisor.
● One year of experience with internal auditing.
● One year of experience preparing and presenting financial reports.
● One year of experience preparing accounts reconciliations.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of
Unemployment Insurance (Labor/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to
Labor/DUI as a result of unemployment insurance overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may
have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.
SELECTION PROCESS
All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered. Applications that meet minimum and/or selective qualifications will be referred to the hiring unit for interview selection. Units will select those candidates most closely demonstrating the qualifications for interview.
A resume and cover letter are strongly encouraged for this position. Please upload one Word or PDF file that includes your combined cover letter and resume using the “Transcript” upload function, or via the JobAps “Other” tab.
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.
BENEFITS
This is a full-time, permanent position and eligible for full State benefits, which include:
● Flexible hours and hybrid teleworking
● Paid holidays 12-13 per year
● Generous paid leave package (annual, sick, personal and compensatory leave)
● State Pension ("defined benefit" plan)
● Tax-deferred supplemental retirement savings plans (401(k) and 457)
● Comprehensive, subsidized health, dental and prescription plans with little to no
deductibles, free generic prescriptions, and free preventative health services
● Flexible Spending Account plans for Health Care and Daycare
● State Employees Credit Union
To learn more, please click this link: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
U.S. Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. Any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing a U.S. Military Form DD 214 verifying honorable discharge from service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Permanent state employees do not need to submit proof of veterans’ status.
If you are unable to apply online or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.
PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION
Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:
Maryland Department of Labor/Office of Administration
Attn: Erika Leonard-Anderson 24-004552-0006
100 S. Charles Street 5th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
Please contact Erika.Leonard-Anderson1@maryland.gov for additional information concerning this recruitment. Online applications are strongly preferred. A resume and cover letter are strongly encouraged for this position. Please upload one Word or PDF file that includes your combined cover letter and resume using the “Transcript” upload function or via the JobAps “Other” tab.
The MD State Application Form can be found online.
The Maryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of LABOR that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.