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General Accounting Supervisor

Accountant Supervisor II

Recruitment #24-004552-0008

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Introduction

Maryland's Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program makes sure all workers in Maryland have paid time off for medical family reasons.  FAMLI is a social insurance system covering 2.8 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 General Accounting Supervisor plays a pivotal role within the General Accounting Team and the overall FAMLI Financial Services.  The lead will work closely with the Manager of General Accounting to establish and administer General Accounting operations.  The General Accounting Lead 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 provide insightful recommendations to various stakeholders and contribute to the overall fiscal health and operational success of FAMLI.  If you are proactive financial professional with a passion for public service, this is the job for you!

GRADE

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Labor
100 South Charles Street 
Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Main Purpose of Job

This position will assist the General Accounting Manager in coordinating, implementing, and supervising the operations of General Accounting in the Division of Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI). This position ensures that the FAMLI Division keeps up-to-date and accurate financial records. In addition to overseeing the daily accounting operations, this role will prepare various monitoring schedules, analyses, and reports. This position will review reconciliations along with accounting records. This role will also manage the month-end, fiscal year close-out, and other special projects as assigned

POSITION DUTIES

Duties of this position include but are not limited to:
  • General Accounting Operations:
    • Implements and enforces standards procedures for the General Accounting team.  Maintains effective internal controls to ensure the accuracy and reliability of FAMLI fiscal records. 
    • Maintains accounting records and financial statements in compliance with GAAP and in alignment with FAMLI objections. 
    • Directly supervises and coordinates the activities of General Accounting team staff.  This includes recruiting, daily assignment monitoring, regular employee performance evaluations, training, guidance, and direction.
    • Manages and executes tasks for the monthly and year-end close-out; responsibilities include accruals, journal entries, GAAP schedules, assigned reconciliations and reports. 
    • Manages bank accounts. Resolves transactions issues.  Ensures sufficient funds for daily benefit payout and daily operations. 
  • Assist with the preparation of the annual budget.  Tracks budget, expenditures and procurements for the Division. 
  • Prepares financial analyses and reports to support FAMLI's financial management decisions. 
  • Assists with financial audits and other special projects. 

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

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s).  Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your 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 account 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 demonstration the qualifications for the 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 functions, 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.

The examination for this recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant education and experience, addressing the specific qualifications shown above and submitting any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certification, license, etc.). Please include clear, detailed and specific information on your application regarding experience qualifications related to the minimum qualifications, desired, and/or selective qualifications of the position.

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 benefits" 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 Accounts plans for Health Care and Daycare
  • State Employees Credit Union
To learn more, please click this link:  STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Please contact Tiffany.lott-mallard1@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 a Word or PDF file that includes your combined cover and resume using the "Transcript" upload function or via the JobAps "Other" tab.  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 DD214 verifying honorable discharge form 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: Tiffany Lott-Mallard 24-004552-0008
100 S. Charles Street. Baltimore, Maryland 21201

For additional information, please contact Tiffany Lott-Mallard at 410-767-2096 or via email at Tiffany.Lott-Mallard1@maryland.gov.

The MD State Application Form can be found online. 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.


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