Accountant II

State of Maryland • Baltimore City, MD

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accountant II supports the Accounts Receivable Unit within the Financial Services Directorate of Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Division. The position ensures the accurate processing and maintenance of employer contribution accounts and accounts receivable transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), State accounting policies, and Department of Labor procedures.

The role reviews employer contribution invoices, processes accounts receivable transactions, researches and resolves routine account discrepancies, prepares financial reports and reconciliations, and maintains accurate accounting records. It also assists with month-end and fiscal year-end close activities, financial reporting requirements, internal and external audits, and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing.
• Two years of experience examining, analyzing, and interpreting accounting systems, records, and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles.
• Candidates may substitute a bachelor's degree with 30 credit hours in Accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing, for the required education.
• Applicants who met the requirements for admission to the CPA examination before July 1, 1974, will be considered to have met the educational requirement.
• A Certified Public Accountant certificate or a master's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of required experience.
• One year of professional auditing experience may substitute for one year of required experience.
• U.S. Armed Forces military service as a commissioned officer in the Accounting Officer classification or in Financial Management specialty codes in the Accounting field may substitute year-for-year for the required experience and education.
• Candidates are subject to a background check against Division of Unemployment Insurance files to determine whether they owe money due to unemployment insurance overpayment or fraud; unpaid debt may affect whether employment is offered.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience performing accounts receivable functions, including maintaining accounts and processing payments, adjustments, credits, refunds, or other accounts receivable 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain employer contribution accounts by reviewing payment activity, adjustments, credits, and account balances.
• Research billing, payment, employer account, and reconciliation discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Process adjustments, refunds, credits, write-offs, interest, penalties, and other accounts receivable transactions.
• Prepare routine journal entries and maintain accounts receivable records and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with Financial Services staff to support daily, monthly, quarterly, and fiscal year-end close activities.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing requested documentation and maintaining organized financial records.
• Review financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established accounting procedures.
• Assist in identifying process improvements that strengthen internal controls and improve accounts receivable operational efficiency.
• Document findings and maintain supporting records for accounting transactions.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

Benefits

• Flexible hours and hybrid teleworking.
• Paid holidays, 12–13 per year.
• Generous paid leave package, including annual, sick, personal, and compensatory leave.
• State pension defined benefit plan.
• Tax-deferred supplemental retirement savings plans, including 401(k) and 457 plans.
• Comprehensive, subsidized health, dental, and prescription plans with little to no deductibles, free generic prescriptions, and free preventative health services.
• Flexible Spending Account plans for health care and daycare.
• State Employees Credit Union.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level