ACCOUNTANT II

The Maryland State Retirement Agency has a position for an Accountant II within the Agency’s Administration Division/ Benefits Processing 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.

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, MD 21202

This position serves as an accountant in the operations of the Retirement Processing Unit.  The incumbent reports to the Retirement Processing Unit Supervisor.  The primary responsibility of this position is to resolve reconciling errors identified between the Annuity Savings Fund and the Retirement Accumulation Fund. Resolution of these reconciling errors requires the ability to analyze financial records, research financial transactions, develop solutions in accordance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, and create the appropriate adjusting transactions to reconcile the errors.  These reconciling errors are reported on the 900 Difference Listing Report and must be reviewed and corrected on a case-by-case basis.  As additional duties this position is also required to review and approve retirement revision transactions, review and approve manual benefit calculation worksheets, and prepare and/or review and approve retirement application and retirement estimate worksheets.

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 (It is desired that the applicant have):

At least 2 years of demonstrated experience reconciling computer generated reports to identify discrepancies between expected and actual results.

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.  

You must apply online via the State's new on-line employment application system (JobAps) at the following web address: http://dbm.maryland.gov/jobseekers to be considered for this recruitment.  Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the State application.  Please refrain from writing “See Resume” or “See Attached” on the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be received in our office by the close of this recruitment.  We will not consider information submitted after the closing date.  Due to the confidential nature of the work, selected candidates must undergo and pass a background check. 

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 D. Washington (include on your fax cover sheet: Accountant II /15-004547-002).  Do not mail or hand deliver documentation.  If you have questions, please contact 410-625-5539.

APPLICATIONS: Applications may be obtained by visiting the DBM website at: www.dbm.maryland.gov; by writing to DBM, OPSB, Recruitment & Examination Division, 301 W. Preston Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201; or by calling 410-625-5539, toll-free: 800-705-3493; TTY users call Maryland Relay Service, 800-735-2258.

QUALIFICATIONS: You must possess the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position.  If you are scheduled to complete an educational or licensing requirement within six months of the assessment, you may participate in the examination process.  Credit may be given for relevant part-time, temporary, or volunteer experience, if you list the number of hours worked per week.  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 used to determine your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  Therefore, be sure that you accurately and thoroughly complete the application.

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.