ACCOUNTANT II

The Maryland State Retirement Agency has a position for an Accountant II within the Agency’s Administration Division/ Data Control Unit, located at 120 E. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland. The Maryland State Retirement Agency is the administrator of the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System. The System is a multi-employer, public employees’ defined benefit retirement system composed of twelve (12) separate retirement and pension systems with additional plan components, covering approximately 193,000 active members and more than 137,000 retirees and beneficiaries.

This is a non-traditional line of accounting work that departs from the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Employees in this position will be required to prove account balances, identify record discrepancies, research discrepancies by retrieving and examining source documents, communicate with external and internal customers to gather additional information, correct inaccuracies and adjust records in accordance with source documents, maintain accurate data by entering and updating records when additional information is received; summarize numerical data using computer programs, utilize calculators and computer spreadsheets in the preparation of financial transactions.

The position requires a highly motivated individual who has, or can develop, an expert knowledge of pension laws, broad technical knowledge of automated information system processing requirements and operations, strong analytical and research skills, and excellent problem solving skills. This position is ideal for an individual that is interested in moving beyond a traditional accounting role (e.g. general ledger accounting, fixed assets, financial statements, etc.) and transitioning into a career involving the proper financial administration of a defined benefit retirement plan.

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Maryland State Retirement Agency, 120 East Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202.

The main purpose of this position is to resolve and correct differences between expected and actual member contributions that have been withheld and remitted to the State Retirement and Pension System (SRPS) by over 100 separate participating employers.

Performance of this function requires a thorough knowledge and understanding of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the mandatory employee contributions to the defined benefit retirement plans of the SRPS; frequent written and oral communications with personnel and payroll staff of the participating employers for the purpose of resolving individual and systemic contribution errors; and the preparation of transactions to correct data on the SRPS master file.

This work is performed under the supervision of the Contribution Audit Unit Supervisor who provides technical leadership, direction, and coordination to the Unit staff.

Work product must be submitted to the supervisor, or the supervisor's designee for review.

The timely and accurate resolution of contribution errors, in accordance with prescribed laws, regulations and procedures is an essential element in the Agency's efforts to meet the objectives of our Mission Statement.

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.

Two years of experience performing account reconciliations is preferred.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.

Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

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 educational qualifications must be submitted by the closing date, we will not consider information submitted after this date.

The examination may consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the job. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Successful candidates will be placed on the employment eligibility list categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIFIED, or QUALIFIED.

The list will be valid for at least one year and may be extended.

The list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit an unofficial or official transcript which identifies a minimum of 30 credit hours in accounting coursework including or supplemented by 3 credit hours in auditing. This is the method the recruiter uses to determine if an applicant has completed the minimum educational requirements.

Submitting a graduate level transcript with less than 30 visible accounting credits may be deemed insufficient because it provides less than the minimum number of accounting credits. In this case, it is advisable to submit multiple transcripts totaling or exceeding the minimum number of accounting credits.

Submitting a copy of your diploma may be deemed insufficient because it does not provide a list of courses completed. The recruiter must verify 30 credits in accounting coursework including or supplemented by 3 credits in auditing.

Submitting a combination of transcripts which do not cumulatively provide a minimum of 30 accounting credits including or supplemented by 3 credits in auditing may be deemed insufficient.

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred.

If you are unable to complete an online application or upload a college transcript, please fax the required documents ( i.e. State Application or transcript) to 410-468-1733 attention of S. Hudson (include on your fax coversheet: Accountant Lead/14-004547-014). Do not mail or hand deliver documentation. If you have questions, please contact 410-625-5539.

The paper application must be received by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

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We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.