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 12000 employees and a budget of more than $1 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.

Baltimore City

6776 Reisterstown Road

Baltimore MD 21215

The main purpose of this position is to promote andensure compliance within the Payroll& Audit Unit through auditing analysis trainingprocedural development and oversight ofpayroll and timekeeping operations utilizing theTimeClock Plus and Workday systems.

The position conducts routine and targeted audits ofpayroll and timekeeping activitiesanalyzes data to identify trends discrepanciescompliance concerns and potential auditissues and recommends appropriate corrective actionsor process improvements. Theposition is responsible for ensuring payroll andtimekeeping practices remain consistentwith Department of Budget and Management requirementsCOMAR the AnnotatedCode of Maryland applicable legislative requirementsand established Departmentalpolicies and conjunction with the DeputyDirector and Director of Payroll &Audit the position develops and maintains StandardOperating Procedures the Payroll &Timekeeping Manual training materials and unitoperating procedures; identifies trainingneeds; and assists with implementing policy and systemupdates.

Additionally the position supports consolidatedagencies correctional agencies and theDPSCS Office of the Secretary by providing guidancetraining audit oversight andtechnical assistance to promote the accurate timelyand compliant processing ofbiweekly payroll.

Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered and toappear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirementsbefore applying.

Education:Graduationfrom an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalencycertificate.

Experience: Three years ofadministrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

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

2. Candidates may substitute thepossession of a Bachelors degree from a college or university forthe required experience.

may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as acommissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use ofindependent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complexadministrative plans policies rules or regulations or analysis of operationalprograms or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-yearbasis for the required experience.

At least one year of experience performingpayroll timekeeping financial or compliance audits including reviewingrecords for accuracy and compliance with established policies and procedures.

Preference will be given to applicants whopossessthefollowing preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information onyour applicationregardingyour 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.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on yourapplication to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.

All information concerning your qualifications mustbe submitted by the closing will not consider informationsubmitted after this candidates will be ranked as BestQualified Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on theeligible(employment) list for at least one year.

The assessment may consist of a rating of youreducation training and experience related to the requirements of theposition. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information onyour application. Please report all experience and education that is related tothis position.

As an employee of the State of Maryland you will have access tooutstanding benefits including: health insurance dental and vision plansoffered 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)

AnnualLeave - 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 thebirth or adoption of a child
Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidaysper year

Pension- State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension

Online applications are highly recommended.Howeverif you are unable to apply online the paper application and supplementalquestionnaire may be emailed to Paper applicationmaterials must be received in our office by the closing date for therecruitment. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online orpaper application.
If you are submitting additional information the preferred method is to uploadit with your application. All uploaded additional information must be receivedby the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload please email therequested information to referencing the recruitmentnumber in the subject line. Only additional materials that are requested willbe accepted for this recruitment.
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact:

Lena Murray

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online applicationplease contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division ator.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruitingretaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.