Accounts Payable Accountant II; Accountant II

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 Accountant II plays a pivotal role within the Accounting Team and the overall FAMLI Financial Services. This position will work closely with the Accounts Payable Supervisor in examining, analyzing, and interpreting accounting systems, records, and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles to modify and maintain FAMLI accounting systems, prepare financial reports or statements, and give fiscal advice.

This position manages accounts payable and bank funds, performs reconciliations, and generates financial analyses to support team closings and audit compliance. 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!

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Maryland Department of Labor

100 S. Charles Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Baltimore City with the option to telework part‑time

This Accountant II will support the Accounts Payable unit by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payments and maintenance of financial records for the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Division in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), state accounting policies, and Department of Labor procedures. This role will process documents and reconcile transactions related to daily accounts payable operations while identifying and escalating discrepancies or issues for resolution.

In addition to maintaining disbursement records, monitoring payment activity, and preparing reports and reconciliations, this position will assist with month‑end and year‑end close activities, support financial reporting requirements, and participate in special projects as assigned.

• Review and process vendor invoices, claimant benefits payments, grant disbursements, refunds, and other authorized payments in accordance with state accounting policies, FAMLI procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Prepares routine journal entries and maintains accounts payable records and supporting documentation to ensure accurate and complete financial records.
• Performs routine reconciliations of accounts payable transactions and research discrepancies, escalating complex issues as appropriate.
• Collaborate with all members of the Financial Services team to ensure tasks related to daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual closing are completed, including preparing accruals, reconciling general ledger and subledger accounts, and preparing schedules and reports.
• Assists with the management of all the bank accounts, resolves…