ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SUPERVISOR (ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR II)

Maryland AG; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid teleworking

Paid holidays

Generous paid leave package

State Pension

401(k) and 457 plans

Health, dental and prescription plans

Job summary

Maryland AG in Baltimore is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor for the FAMLI Division. You will supervise the Benefits Payouts team, coordinate daily payment operations, and ensure timely, accurate processing in line with state statutes and internal controls.

You will prepare analyses on payouts and refunds, support the annual close, manage reconciliations, and contribute to audits. This is a full-time role with hybrid teleworking and a strong benefits package, serving a critical public

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with GAAP knowledge.
• Five years examining and interpreting accounting systems and records.
• Three years in cost/systems/federal fund/bond accounting roles.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Benefits Payouts team and coordinate daily operations.
• Prepare financial analyses on payouts and refunds.
• Ensure compliance with state statutes and policies.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close, including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Support internal and external financial audits.

Skills

Supervision experience

Internal auditing

Financial reporting

Accounts reconciliations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Introduction

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. The Financial Services Directorate is responsible for establishing and maintaining an efficient financial system, including internal controls and financial procedures, for the FAMLI Division. The Financial Services Directorate safeguards FAMLI funds and other assets, manages FAMLI contributions and benefits payouts, develops financial reports, prepares budgets and projections, and designs and conducts internal audits, as well as responding to external financial audits. The Accounts Payable Supervisor plays a pivotal role within the Accounting Team and the overall FAMLI Financial Services. The lead will work closely with the Manager of Accounts Payable to establish and administer Accounting operations. The Account Payable Supervisor will review reconciliations and accounting records for the team, as well as prepare regular reconciliations, schedules and reports. This position requires the financial acumen to provide insightful recommendations to various stakeholders and contribute to the overall fiscal health and operational success of FAMLI. If you are a proactive financial professional with a passion for public service, this is the job for you!

GRADE

STD0019

LOCATION OF POSITION

100 S. Charles Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Main Purpose of Job

This position will assist the Accounts Payable Manager in supervising, coordinating, and implementing the operations of the Benefits Payouts team in the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Division. This position ensures timely, accurate, and efficient payment processing that complies with state statutes, regulations and policies. In addition to supervising the accounts payable operations, this role will prepare financial analyses on benefit payouts and refund reports.

Position Duties

Implements and enforces standard procedures for the Contributions team. Maintains effective internal controls to ensure the accuracy and reliability of FAMLI fiscal records. Implements and enforces standard procedures for the Benefits Payouts team. Maintains effective internal controls to ensure the accuracy and reliability of FAMLI fiscal records. Manages daily benefit payouts and refunds. Ensures they are in alignment with state statutes and regulations. Maintains financial system for benefit payouts, refunds, and other accounts payable transactions. Directly supervises and coordinates the activities of Benefits Payouts team staff. This includes recruiting, daily assignment monitoring, regular employee performance evaluations, training, guidance, and direction. Manages and executes A/P related tasks for the monthly and year-end close; responsibilities include accruals, journal entries, schedules, and assigned reconciliations and reports. Prepares financial analyses and reports on benefit payouts and refunds. Assists with internal and external financial audits.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing.

Experience: Five years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles to include three years performing advanced duties in the areas of cost accounting, systems accounting, federal fund accounting, or bond and loan accounting.

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 Master's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required general accounting experience.
• 4. Applicants may substitute one year of professional auditing experience for one year of the required general 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.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience handling fiscal operations as a supervisor.
• One year of experience with internal auditing.
• One year of experience preparing and presenting financial reports.
• One year of experience preparing accounts reconciliations.

Special Requirements

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.

Benefits

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

• Flexible hours and hybrid teleworking
• Paid holidays 12-13 per year
• Generous paid leave package (annual, sick, personal and compensatory leave)
• State Pension ('defined benefit' plan)
• Tax-deferred supplemental retirement savings plans (401(k) and 457)
• 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