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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 150,000 retirees and beneficiaries. 

The Agency is currently recruiting for three (3) Accounting Summer Internship positions for its Finance Division.

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120 East Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

Theses summer internship positions will assist the Finance Division performing various accounting related duties in the General Accounting, Payroll, Finance and/or Office Services Units.

Education:   In order to be considered for an internship, candidates must: 

*  Be a current college freshman, sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student;

*  Be majoring in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or related field. 

Experience:  Minimum of six months' prior work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

*  Six or more credits in accounting;  

*  Working knowledge and hands on experience using Microsoft Word and Excel; 

*  Prior work experience in an office environment;

*  Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

*  Strong mathematical aptitude;

*  Eager to learn and motivated to be a team player.

Applicants may be evaluated based on education, training and experience in relation to the requirements and qualifications listed for the position.  You must possess the minimum qualifications in order to be selected for a State job. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Credit is given for relevant part-time, temporary or volunteer experience based on the number of hours worked per week. All information concerning your qualifications must be included on your application and submitted by the closing date. We will not consider incomplete applications.

Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

Applicants must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform Act to be hired.

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.  As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If the online application process is not available, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to:  

Department of Budget and Management

Recruitment and Examination Division

301 W. Preston Street, Room 608

Baltimore, MD 21201

**Please submit a college transcript along with your application to confirm your major and year status.

Should there be any questions regarding this recruitment, please call 410-767-4850.

Your information must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date. 

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

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As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.