UI Tax Accountant Professional III (Accounting and Fund Management Examiner)

Introduction

The Maryland Department of Labor, (MD Labor),\r\nDivision of Unemployment Insurance is accepting applications from qualified candidates\r\nfor the position of UI Tax Accountant Professional III. This recruitment will be used to fill\r\ncurrent and future vacancies. The resulting eligible list will be maintained\r\nfor one year after the closing date of the announcement.�\r\n\r\n

GRADE

18 \r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

100 S. Charles Street. Baltimore, Maryland 21201.\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position, UI Tax\r\nAccountant Professional III, is to provide a full performance level of work in\r\nthe Wage Reporting and Accounting Unit within the Accounting and Fund\r\nManagement Section within the Unemployment Insurance Contributions Division\r\n(UI) of the Department of Labor (DOL) applying generally accepted accounting\r\nprinciples. This position receives general supervision from the Wage Reporting\r\nand Accounting Unit Assistant Supervisor. This position examines, analyzes, and\r\ninterprets accounting systems, records, and reports within the Re-Employment\r\nBEACON system by applying generally accepted accounting principles; maintains\r\nUI accounting systems and accounting records; prepares financial and management\r\nreports; reviews and approves financial transactions specifically related to\r\nthe Unemployment Insurance program; reviews and takes appropriate action on\r\nwork items generated through the Re-Employment BEACON system; assists with\r\ndevelopment and revision of UI accounting policies to improve UI accounting\r\ncontrols and efficiency; assists with formulating internal controls to ensure\r\nthe reliability and security of UI funds and records. The position requires\r\nextensive knowledge of the generally accepted accounting principles and various\r\nprograms within unemployment insurance, as well as federal and state\r\nunemployment insurance law.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

�\r\nExamines, analyzes and interprets accounting\r\nsystems, records and reports within Re-Employment BEACON system by applying\r\ngenerally accepted accounting principles.\r\n�\r\nPerforms advanced level cost accounting,\r\nsystem accounting federal fund accounting to develop and implement detailed\r\naccounting systems not available in general accounting system.\r\n�\r\nReviews and approves financial transactions\r\nspecifically related to the Unemployment Insurance program.\r\n�\r\nReviews and take appropriate action on work\r\nitems generated through the Re-Employment BEACON systems\r\n�\r\nMaintains UI accounting systems and\r\naccounting records.\r\n�\r\nPrepares monthly reconciliations with bank\r\nrecords. \r\n�\r\nReconciles the unemployment insurance\r\nclearing account subsidiary ledger, benefit account subsidiary ledger, and\r\ntrust account subsidiary ledger to the bank statements and trust fund statement\r\nmonthly. Any discrepancies that are found are resolved either with bank\r\nrepresentatives or personnel from the Financial Transaction Unit.\r\n�\r\nAssists in gathering and supplying\r\ninformation to both internal and external auditors (including legislative\r\nauditors).\r\n�\r\nPrepares financial reports or statements and\r\ngives fiscal advice to UI management.\r\n�\r\nParticipates in required training necessary\r\nto carry out job functions and to gain knowledge in Maryland’s Unemployment\r\nInsurance laws, regulations, and directives.\r\n�\r\nParticipates in cross-training among them and\r\nmay be called upon to provide support when a \r\n\r\n\r\n�\r\nparticular unit is operating under a\r\ndeficiency.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applications that meet the minimum and\r\nselective qualifications will be referred to the hiring manager for interview\r\nselection. Units will select those candidates most closely demonstrating the\r\nqualifications for interview.�\r\nEducation: A Bachelor's\r\ndegree in Accounting from an accredited college or university, or a Bachelor’s\r\ndegree with 30 credit hours in accounting and/or related courses.\r\nExperience:�Three\r\nyears of professional accounting experience or three years of experience\r\nexamining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports\r\nby applying generally accepted accounting principles.\r\nNotes:\r\n1. Candidates may\r\nsubstitute the possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or\r\na Master’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university for\r\ntwo years of the required experience.\r\n2. Applicants who have\r\nmet the requirements for admission to the CPA examination prior to July 1, 1974\r\nwill be considered to have met the educational requirement referenced above.\r\n\r\n\r\n3. Candidates may\r\nsubstitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned\r\nofficer in the Accounting Officer classification or Financial Management\r\nspecialty codes in the Accounting field of work on a year-for-year basis for\r\nthe required experience and education.\r\n

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet the selective\r\nqualification(s) to be considered.�Include clear and specific information\r\non your application regarding�your qualifications.\r\n(1) year experience reconciling banking statements and/or financial records.\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants�who\r\npossess the following preferred qualification(s).�Include clear and\r\nspecific information on your application regarding�your qualifications.\r\nProficient in Microsoft Excel and Word\r\n\r\nStrong written and oral communication experience.\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Personnel employed in this classification will\r\nhave access to federal tax information and must undergo a state and FBI\r\ncriminal background check as a condition of employment.�\r\nAll candidates are subject\r\nto a background check against files maintained by the Division\r\nof�Unemployment Insurance (MD Labor/DUI) to determine whether any monies\r\nare owed to MD Labor/DUI as a result of unemployment insurance\r\noverpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a\r\ncandidate is offered employment.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you\r\nprovide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the\r\nqualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your\r\nqualifications must be submitted by the closing date.�We will not consider\r\ninformation submitted after this date.�Successful candidates will be\r\nranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on\r\nthe�eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\nPlease note:�A resume may be\r\nattached as supplemental information; however, only the information provided in\r\nthe application will be reviewed and considered in the evaluation process.\r\nAll information concerning the\r\nqualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript,\r\ncertificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date.\r\nInformation submitted after this date will not be considered.\r\nFor positions that require\r\nBachelor/Master Degree etc:\r\n\r\n\r\nEducational credentials from\r\nforeign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service.\r\nThis evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you\r\nmay call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World\r\nEducation Services Inc. 1-800-932-3897 or (202) 331-2925.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a\r\nrating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements\r\nof the position.�It is important that you provide complete and accurate\r\ninformation on your application.�Please report all experience and\r\neducation that is related to this position.\r\nThe examination for this\r\nrecruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided on\r\nyour application. Therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out\r\ncompletely and accurately, listing all relevant education and experience,\r\naddressing the specific qualifications shown above and submitting any required\r\ndocumentation (diploma, transcript, certification, license, etc.). Please\r\ninclude clear, detailed and specific information on your application regarding\r\nexperience qualifications related to the minimum qualifications, desired,\r\nand/or selective qualifications of the position.\r\n***Please\r\nnote that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the\r\ninformation provided on your application to receive credit.\r\n

BENEFITS

This is a\r\nfull-time, permanent position and eligible for full State benefits, which\r\ninclude:\r\n●�Flexible hours and\r\nhybrid teleworking\r\n●�Paid\r\nholidays 12-13 per year\r\n●�Generous paid leave\r\npackage (annual, sick, personal and compensatory leave)\r\n●�State Pension\r\n('defined benefit' plan)\r\n●�Tax-deferred\r\nsupplemental retirement savings plans (401(k) and 457)\r\n●�Comprehensive,\r\nsubsidized health, dental and prescription plans with little to no ���deductibles, free generic prescriptions, and\r\nfree preventative health services\r\n●�Flexible Spending\r\nAccount plans for Health Care and Daycare\r\n●�State Employees Credit\r\nUnion\r\nTo learn more, please click this link:�STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application is STRONGLY preferred.\r\nHowever, if you are unable to apply online, or having difficulty with your\r\nlogin or password, please contact DBM's Helpdesk directly at (410) 767- 4850\r\n(8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, except for holidays and weekends). After business\r\nhours, please submit an email request to Application.Help@maryland.gov.\r\nU.S.�Military\r\nVeterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. Any job\r\noffer will be contingent on the candidate providing a U.S. Military form DD 214\r\nverifying honorable discharge from service prior to starting employment (and\r\nmay be requested prior to interview).�Permanent State employees do not\r\nneed to submit proof of Veterans’ status.\r\n�If you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty\r\nattaching required or optional documentation,�You may contact Chevelle\r\nWise 410-230-6293 or submit via email to�chevelle.wise@maryland.gov. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy\r\nID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely\r\nprocessing.\r\n�PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR\r\nEMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION\r\n�Completed applications,\r\nrequired documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:\r\n�Maryland Department of\r\nLabor/Office of Administration\r\nAttn: UI Tax\r\nAccountant Professional III (26-001162-0001) CW\r\n100 S. Charles Street, Tower I, Ste. 5000\r\nBaltimore, MD 21201\r\nThe MD State Application Form\r\ncan be found online\r\n�Maryland Department of\r\nLabor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MD Labor that all\r\npersons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities,\r\nservices, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national\r\norigin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation,\r\ndisability or veteran status.\r\n