ACCOUNTANT II

Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program makes sure all workers in Maryland have paid time off for medical and family reasons. FAMLI is a social insurance system covering 2.6 million workers and 180,000 employers, delivered as a digitally native, public-facing service. We’re in the early stages of building something as big and as far-reaching as unemployment insurance or a new health department. We know that delivering services primarily through a website, over the Internet, is a new way of doing business in government.

STD0016

100 S. Charles St

This Accountant II supports the Accounts Receivable Unit by ensuring the accurate processing and maintenance of employer contribution accounts and accounts receivable transactions for the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Division in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), State accounting policies, and Department of Labor procedures. This position reviews employer contribution invoices, processes accounts receivable transactions, researches and resolves routine account discrepancies, prepares financial reports and reconciliations, and maintains accurate accounting records. In addition, this position assists with month-end and fiscal year-end close activities, supports financial reporting requirements, internal and external audits, and participates in special projects as assigned.

Duties of this position include but are not limited to:

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.

• One year of experience performing accounts receivable functions, including maintaining accounts, processing payments, adjustments, credits, refunds, or other AR transactions. 
• One year of experience preparing account reconciliations and researching accounting discrepancies. 
• One year of experience preparing journal entries, financial reports, or supporting accounting schedules. 
• One year of experience supporting month-end or fiscal year-end close activities. 
• One year of experience using computerized accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (Labor/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to 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. 

Please make sure that you provide enough 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. Unfortunately, we won't 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 examination for this recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided on your application. Your education, training, and experience will be assessed against the requirements of the position. It is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certification, license, etc.). Detail all relevant education and experience specifically addressing the minimum, desired, and/or selective qualifications.

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

The online application is STRONGLY preferred. However, if you are unable to apply online, or having difficulty with your login or password, please contact DBM's Helpdesk directly at (410) 767- 4850 (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, except for holidays and weekends). After business hours, please submit an email request to Application.Help@maryland.gov.