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ACCOUNTANT II

Recruitment #15-004547-0005

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

College Savings Plans of Maryland

217 E. Redwood Street, Suite 1350

Baltimore, MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive customer service to account holders of the Maryland Prepaid College Trust.  This requires previous knowledge and use of accounting and other computerized financial systems.

Duties for this position include but are not limited to: Assist account holders by returning incoming calls.

Complete and accurate responses must be provided to account holder inquiries

Process incoming check/lockbox payments

Assist account holders that visit our office with financial questions

Assist with new enrollment processing

Please report all related education, experience, salary history and related dates of work. Also, include any salary requirement you may have.

*Applicants are subject to a background investigation to include criminal, credit and driving history. *

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: 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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook 

Banking, Brokerage and/or insurance industry experience is preferred

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum and selective qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Please report all related education, experience, salary and dates of work.

Please include your salary requirements.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.

Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.  Eligibility may be extended beyond a one (1) year period.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Please report all related education, relevant work experience, dates and hours of work.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred, however the paper application may be submitted to:

College Savings Plan of Maryland
217 E. Redwood Street
Baltimore, MD 21202

The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

MD TTY Relay Service may be reached at 1-800-735-2258.

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.




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