ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED

Maryland 529 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 administers the State's 529A program through the ABLE ACT designed for Americans living with disabilities.

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Maryland 529

217 E. Redwood Street, Ste. 1350

Baltimore, MD  21202

This job assists in fiscal administration of the agency by performing the accounts payable function and includes creating and maintaining reconciliations of accounts in the State accounting system.  This position monitors revenues and expenditures by generating monthly and annual DAFR reports utilized in monthly reconciliations, participates in the annual closing process and assists in the budget development and monitoring.  This position plays a key role in fiscal year closeout and annual financial reports preparation, as well as budget preparation and tracking.

Key duties of the position

• processing vendor and interagency invoices;
• preparing monthly expenditure reconciliations;
• uploading monthly expenditure activity into projection worksheets;
• assisting in the generation and monitoring of the Agency's budget and Expenditures;  
• journal entries;
• and assisting with the creation of financial statements .  

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.

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualifications.

1. Experience using ADPICS or similar financial systems
2. Experience with creating journal entries.
3. Experience processing invoices and payroll
4. Experience in creating financial statements
5. Experience in Budget creation and tracking.

All candidates will be subject to a background investigation including criminal and credit history.

Make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application 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.

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 to asked 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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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. 

Upload transcript by scanning multiple pages into one uniform document.  The system will not allow you to upload multiple transcript pages separately.

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, Baltimore, MD  21201

The paper application must be received by the closing date.  If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please call S. Hudson at 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. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.