CONTRACTUAL HOURLY
Accountant Trainee - Finance Division
Recruitment #21-008998-0041
Department | Maryland State Retirement and Pension Systems |
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Date Opened | 7/14/2021 1:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 7/29/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $15.00 - $24.55/hour |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Jacqueline Wallace |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
Introduction
The Maryland State Retirement Agency is the administrator of the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (“System”). The System is a defined benefit retirement system covering governmental employees within the State of Maryland. The System is a multi-employer, public employees’ defined benefit retirement system composed of twelve (12) separate retirement and pension systems with over 50 different rule sets. The System has over 397,000 participants (customers), including 192,000 members who are actively employed and participating in the System, 165,000 payees who receive a monthly payment from the System, and 40,000 vested members who are no longer actively employed but have earned a benefit that will become payable at a future date.
The Agency is seeking a contractual entry level Accountant to add to its Finance Division.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
120 East
Baltimore Street
Baltimore,
Maryland 21202
Main Purpose of Job
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
Previous experience working in the Finance Division of
MSRA.
SELECTION PROCESS
Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified,
Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for
at least one year. This list will be used by the hiring agency to select
employees.
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.
Due to the confidential nature of the work, selected
candidates must undergo and pass a background check.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
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. Please report all experience and education that is
related to this position.
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under
the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits 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.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has
worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour
for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online
application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is not
available, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if
applicable) to:
DBM
Recruitment & Examination Department
301 West
Preston Street, Room 608
Baltimore,
MD 21201
All mailed documents must include the applicant's name
and the job number and must be received by the closing date. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of
completing the application.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact
the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service
1-800-735-2258.
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 and encourage them to
apply.