Payroll & Audit Manager

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 DPSCS team today!

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

As a member of the DPSCS 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.

 

15

Baltimore City

6776 Reisterstown Road

Baltimore, MD 21215

The main purpose of this position is to promote and ensure compliance within the Payroll & Audit Unit through auditing, analysis, training, procedural development, and oversight of payroll and timekeeping operations utilizing the TimeClock Plus and Workday systems.

 

The position conducts routine and targeted audits of payroll and timekeeping activities, analyzes data to identify trends, discrepancies, compliance concerns, and potential audit issues, and recommends appropriate corrective actions or process improvements. The position is responsible for ensuring payroll and timekeeping practices remain consistent with Department of Budget and Management requirements, COMAR, the Annotated Code of Maryland, applicable legislative requirements, and established Departmental policies and procedures. In conjunction with the Deputy Director and Director of Payroll & Audit, the position develops and maintains Standard Operating Procedures, the Payroll & Timekeeping Manual, training materials, and unit operating procedures; identifies training needs; and assists with implementing policy and system updates.

 

Additionally, the position supports consolidated agencies, correctional agencies, and the DPSCS Office of the Secretary by providing guidance, training, audit oversight, and technical assistance to promote the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of biweekly payroll.

Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying. 

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Three years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to two years of the required experience. 

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. 

At least one year of experience performing payroll, timekeeping, financial, or compliance audits, including reviewing records for accuracy and compliance with established policies and procedures.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications. 

• Experience reviewing records for accuracy, compliance, and internal controls to identify discrepancies and prepare comprehensive audit findings.
• Experience with Workday, TimeClock Plus, or similar payroll/timekeeping systems.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

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.

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.

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

· Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)

· Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
· Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year 
· Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child 
· Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year

· Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to Lena.Murray@maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.
If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to Lena.Murray@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact:

Lena Murray

Lena.Murray@maryland.gov

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.
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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.