ACCOUNTANT II

The Maryland State Retirement Agency (Agency) is the administrator of the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (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 245,000 active and former vested members and more than 147,000 retirees and beneficiaries.

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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.

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.

 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office
• One year's experience with a defined benefit retirement plan, or
• Two years' experience processing payroll in a high volume environment  

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  You must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered.  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.  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.  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 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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

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.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.