UI Tax Accountant Professional III

The Maryland Department of Labor (MD Labor)Division of Unemployment Insurance is accepting applications from qualified candidatesfor the position of UI Tax Accountant Professional III. This recruitment will be used to fillcurrent and future vacancies. The resulting eligible list will be maintainedfor one year after the closing date of the announcement.

100 S. Charles Street. Baltimore Maryland 21201.

The main purpose of this position UI TaxAccountant Professional III is to provide a full performance level of work inthe Wage Reporting and Accounting Unit within the Accounting and FundManagement Section within the Unemployment Insurance Contributions Division(UI) of the Department of Labor (DOL) applying generally accepted accountingprinciples. This position receives general supervision from the Wage Reportingand Accounting Unit Assistant Supervisor. This position examines analyzes andinterprets accounting systems records and reports within the Re-EmploymentBEACON system by applying generally accepted accounting principles; maintainsUI accounting systems and accounting records; prepares financial and managementreports; reviews and approves financial transactions specifically related tothe Unemployment Insurance program; reviews and takes appropriate action onwork items generated through the Re-Employment BEACON system; assists withdevelopment and revision of UI accounting policies to improve UI accountingcontrols and efficiency; assists with formulating internal controls to ensurethe reliability and security of UI funds and records. The position requiresextensive knowledge of the generally accepted accounting principles and variousprograms within unemployment insurance as well as federal and stateunemployment insurance law.

Examines analyzes and interprets accountingsystems records and reports within Re-Employment BEACON system by applyinggenerally accepted accounting principles.

Performs advanced level cost accountingsystem accounting federal fund accounting to develop and implement detailedaccounting systems not available in general accounting system.

Reviews and approves financial transactionsspecifically related to the Unemployment Insurance program.

Reviews and take appropriate action on workitems generated through the Re-Employment BEACON systems

Maintains UI accounting systems andaccounting records.

Prepares monthly reconciliations with bankrecords.

Reconciles the unemployment insuranceclearing account subsidiary ledger benefit account subsidiary ledger andtrust account subsidiary ledger to the bank statements and trust fund statementmonthly. Any discrepancies that are found are resolved either with bankrepresentatives or personnel from the Financial Transaction Unit.

Assists in gathering and supplyinginformation to both internal and external auditors (including legislativeauditors).

Prepares financial reports or statements andgives fiscal advice to UI management.

Participates in required training necessaryto carry out job functions and to gain knowledge in Marylands UnemploymentInsurance laws regulations and directives.

Participates in cross-training among them andmay be called upon to provide support when a

particular unit is operating under adeficiency.

Applications that meet the minimum andselective qualifications will be referred to the hiring manager for interviewselection. Units will select those candidates most closely demonstrating thequalifications for interview.

Education: A Bachelorsdegree in Accounting from an accredited college or university or a Bachelorsdegree with 30 credit hours in accounting and/or related courses.

Experience:Threeyears of professional accounting experience or three years of experienceexamining analyzing and interpreting accounting systems records and reportsby applying generally accepted accounting principles.

Notes:

1. Candidates maysubstitute the possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant ora Masters degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university fortwo years of the required experience.

2. Applicants who havemet the requirements for admission to the CPA examination prior to July 1 1974will be considered to have met the educational requirement referenced above.

3. Candidates maysubstitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissionedofficer in the Accounting Officer classification or Financial Managementspecialty codes in the Accounting field of work on a year-for-year basis forthe required experience and education.

Preference will be given to applicantswhopossess the following preferred qualification(s).Include clear andspecific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

Strong written and oral communication experience.

Personnel employed in this classification willhave access to federal tax information and must undergo a state and FBIcriminal background check as a condition of employment.

Please make sure that youprovide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet thequalifications for this recruitment. All information concerning yourqualifications must be submitted by the closing will not considerinformation submitted after this candidates will beranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified and placed ontheeligible (employment) list for at least one year.

Please note:A resume may beattached as supplemental information; however only the information provided inthe application will be reviewed and considered in the evaluation process.

All information concerning thequalifications including any required documentation (diploma transcriptcertificate etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing submitted after this date will not be considered.

For positions that requireBachelor/Master Degree etc:

Educational credentials fromforeign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information youmay call International Consultants of Delaware Inc. or WorldEducation Services Inc. 1- or .

The assessment may consist of arating of your education training and experience related to the requirementsof the is important that you provide complete and accurateinformation on your report all experience andeducation that is related to this position.

The examination for thisrecruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided onyour application. Therefore it is essential that the application is filled outcompletely and accurately listing all relevant education and experienceaddressing the specific qualifications shown above and submitting any requireddocumentation (diploma transcript certification license etc.). Pleaseinclude clear detailed and specific information on your application regardingexperience qualifications related to the minimum qualifications desiredand/or selective qualifications of the position.

***Pleasenote that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to theinformation provided on your application to receive credit.

This is afull-time permanent position and eligible for full State benefits whichinclude:

Flexible hours andhybrid teleworking

Paidholidays 12-13 per year

Generous paid leavepackage (annual sick personal and compensatory leave)

State Pension(defined benefit plan)

Tax-deferredsupplemental retirement savings plans (401(k) and 457)

Comprehensivesubsidized health dental and prescription plans with little to no deductibles free generic prescriptions andfree preventative health services

Flexible SpendingAccount plans for Health Care and Daycare

State Employees CreditUnion

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

The online application is STRONGLY if you are unable to apply online or having difficulty with yourlogin or password please contact DBMs Helpdesk directly at (410) 767- 4850(8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily except for holidays and weekends). After businesshours please submit an email request to .

may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. Any joboffer will be contingent on the candidate providing a U.S. Military form DD 214verifying honorable discharge from service prior to starting employment (andmay be requested prior to interview).Permanent State employees do notneed to submit proof of Veterans status.

If you are unable to apply online or encounter difficultyattaching required or optional documentationYou may contact ChevelleWise or submit via email to. Please be sure to include your name identification number (EasyID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timelyprocessing.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OREMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Completed applicationsrequired documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:

Maryland Department ofLabor/Office of Administration

Attn: UI TaxAccountant Professional III (26-) CW
100 S. Charles Street Tower I Ste. 5000
Baltimore MD 21201

The MD State Application Formcan be found online

Maryland Department ofLabor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MD Labor that allpersons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunitiesservices and facilities without regard to race religion color sex age nationalorigin or ancestry marital status parental status sexual orientationdisability or veteran status.