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ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED

Recruitment #16-004549-0011

Introduction

The College Savings Plans of Maryland is an independent State Agency responsible for administering two IRC Section 529 College Savings Plans - the Maryland Prepaid College Trust and the Maryland College Investment Plan.  The Maryland Prepaid College Trust (MPCT) is a “defined benefit” type plan and the Maryland College Investment Plan (MCIP) is a “defined contribution” type plan, both of which are designed to provide ways for families to save for future college expenses and reduce reliance on future student loan debt. In addition, the agency will be taking on the role of administering the State’s 529A program through the ABLE Act designed for Americans living with disabilities.

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

217 E Redwood Street, Suite 1350, Baltimore, MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

This position provides for the fiscal administration of the agency by processing vendor and interagency invoices; preparing monthly expenditure reconciliations; uploading monthly expenditure activity into projection worksheets; generating monthly and annual DAFR reports utilized in monthly reconciliations, annual closing and budget development. This position also oversees contractual and permanent employee payroll processing, ensuring timesheets are submitted timely and accurately and are processed within specified deadlines and accurately calculates and keys all payroll exceptions.  In addition, this position is responsible for agency inventory control management and reporting, including supply replenishment and also manages agency procurements, ensuring contracts are renewed timely and that services and products are correctly procured according to COMAR, including generating purchase orders in ADPICS and preparing and submitting annual reports to various regulating agencies.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

1.  State of Maryland fiscal experience

2.  Experience using ADPICS

3.  Experience with COMAR as it relates to fiscal procurement

4.  Experience processing invoices and payroll.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Candidates must be willing to work in Baltimore City.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Resumes may not be submitted in lieu of completing the employment application.  For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.  This evaluation must be submitted with your application.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

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.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

HOW TO APPLY:

Auditing and all relevant coursework must be documented on the application under the section titled "Specialized Training or Classes Relevant to the Job" or by submitting an unofficial or official copy of your transcript(s). 

The submitted transcript should identify a minimum of 30 credit hours in accounting coursework including or supplemented by 3 credit hours in auditing. If you do not have access to a transcript you should list the applicable courses and credits on the application in the section titled "Specialized Training or Classes Relevant to the Job".

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If online access is not available, you may submit a paper application, supplemental questionnaire, and supportive documents to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 West Preston Street, Room 608, Attention: Ms. Hudson, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. The paper application must be received by the closing date. 

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please call 410-767-4910.

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.

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

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

 




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