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Chief of Accounting and Fund Management

PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR I (Unemployment Insurance)

Recruitment #25-005482-0019

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We are excited to announce an opportunity to join our dynamic team within The Division of Unemployment Insurance (DUI). We are currently seeking a dedicated, motivated and skilled professional candidate for the position of Chief of Accounting and Fund Management.  This role offers an excellent chance to contribute to meaningful projects, grow within a supportive environment, and make a tangible impact in forward thinking organization. If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DUI team today! 

As a member of the DUI team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

This is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

Resumes are acceptable.

GRADE

23

Main Purpose of Job

This position reports directly to the Director of MDUI Contributions Division of Maryland Unemployment Insurance. The main purpose of this position is to manage the accounting operation related to the Maryland Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. This posit ensure efficient resource management and quality customer service within the Accounting & Fund Management Section, which is comprised of four units: Accounts Receivable and Audit; Reimbursable Employer Accounting, UI Cashiers Unit and Fiscal Accounting.

POSITION DUTIES

Position duties includes but are not limited to the following: 

Responsibilities of the Chief of MDUI Accounting and Fund Management Division are as
follows:

Provides leadership and managing the day-to-day operations of units within the Accounting
and Fund Management Section of the Contributions Division. They must apply Maryland
Unemployment Insurance policies and procedures while adhering to USDOL performance
measures and DUI policies in broad and specific areas, utilizing state law, federal law, and
regulations.

Oversees and manages the following functions:
  • Accounts Receivable Unit: This unit performs the accounting function for over 160,000 taxpaying employer accounts.
  • Reimbursing Employer Accounting: This unit performs the accounting and collection function for 1,600 non-profit and governmental employers that have elected to self-insure.
  • Cashier Unit: This unit maintains the accounting records for the benefit payment transactions, deposits tax remittances not mailed to the lockbox, handles the child support intercept program, and draws funds from the U.S. Treasury for the payment of unemployment benefits.
  • Financial and Management Accounting Unit: This unit is responsible for the maintenance of the general ledger and cash accounting for miscellaneous federal benefit programs and performing the bank reconciliation for the division.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Seven years of examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles. Two years of the required experience must have involved overseeing and coordination the operations of a unit or division.

Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Three year's of experience preparing annual financial statements and cash management reports.

Three year's of experience preparing program financial and performance reports.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate will demonstrate the following professional experiences.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
Strong supervisory skills
Strong written and oral communication experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Personnel employed in this classification will have access to federal tax information and must undergo a state and FBI criminal background check as a condition of employment.

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (MD Labor/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to MD Labor/DUI as a result of unemployment insurance overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year. 

Resumes are acceptable are strongly encourage. 

All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.

For positions that require Bachelor/Master Degree etc:

Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. 1-800-932-3897 or (202) 331-2925.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. 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.

The examination for this recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant education and experience, addressing the specific qualifications shown above and submitting any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certification, license, etc.). Please include clear, detailed and specific information on your application regarding experience qualifications related to the minimum qualifications, desired, and/or selective qualifications of the position.

***Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.

BENEFITS

This is a full-time, permanent position and eligible for full State benefits, which include:

● Flexible hours and hybrid teleworking
● Paid holidays 12-13 per year
● Generous paid leave package (annual, sick, personal and compensatory leave)
● State Pension ("defined benefit" plan)
● Tax-deferred supplemental retirement savings plans (401(k) and 457)
● Comprehensive, subsidized health, dental and prescription plans with little to no deductibles, free generic prescriptions, and free preventative health services
● Flexible Spending Account plans for Health Care and Daycare
● State Employees Credit Union

To learn more, please click this link: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

U.S. Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. Any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing a U.S. Military form DD 214 verifying honorable discharge from service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Permanent State employees do not need to submit proof of Veterans’ status.

 If you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, You may email me at felicia.ransome@maryland.gov. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. 

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION 

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to: 

Maryland Department of Labor/Office of Administration
Attn: Unemployment Insurance Chief of Accounting and Fund Management (FR)
100 S. Charles Street, Tower I, Ste. 5000
Baltimore, MD 21201

The MD State Application Form can be found online 

Maryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MD Labor that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status





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