Banking Service Contract and Agency Bank Portal Coordinator (Treasury Professional I)

Introduction Are you a banking professional bouncing from bank to bank? Invest in your future and start a career with the Maryland State Treasurer’s Office. The primary mission of the State Treasurer’s Office Banking Services department is to manage and control banking relationships for all banking needs for the entire State of Maryland, to anticipate State agency needs, and respond timely to State agency requests. Its primary function is the accurate and timely recordation of State funds, and the reconciliation of the State’s bank accounts to the State’s internal accounting system.

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LOCATION OF POSITION 80 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. Main Purpose of Job This position analyzes and monitors general banking contracts with the State Treasurer’s Office to ensure services and solutions are delivered as required. Responsibilities include monitoring contract deliverables, escalating noncompliance, and coordinating with banking partners to resolve contract issues. As the designated liaison for the statewide Agency Designated Depository Contract, this position is responsible for reviewing and analyzing contract administration and compliance, working cooperatively with State agencies and financial institutions to ensure all services are aligned with the contract. Additionally, this position supports agency coordination under the Merchant Services contract for State agencies utilizing credit card payment methods, verifying that all merchant identification numbers (MIDs), types of equipment used by State agencies, and contract information are accurate and up to date in the Treasury’s central tracking system. The incumbent is the sole source for reviewing, analyzing, and reporting on credit card transactions processed by State agencies using MIDs, and recommend actions to help reduce credit card processing fees and/or propose better utilization of merchant service products. This position also serves as the State liaison between agencies and contracted banks for administering setup and onboarding of all new bank accounts for State agencies. All state agency bank account information is kept in a central database at the State Treasurer’s Office; this position maintains the integrity of the information in the statewide agency bank account database, and completes new account requests processed through the Treasury “Agency Portal.” In addition, the incumbent utilizes this database to ensure compliance with all prescribed statutory and policy directives related to State agency bank accounts. The ability to communicate effectively and professionally both in writing and orally is essential to this position. The Treasury Professional I classification is the first level in a non-competitive promotion series, in which an employee may advance in grade and class level from intermediate to a full performance, Treasury Professional II through work experience and competency. Continued growth opportunities are also possible over time. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Four years of experience in business administration, office management, finance, accounting, economics, or related field. Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute education from an accredited college or university or nationally recognized industry certification program, at a rate of thirty credit hours for each year of experience, for up to two years of the required experience. 2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in financial administration and program classification or financial administration specialty codes in the accounting and budget group field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS Two of the required four years of experience must be specifically performing administrative professional functions in banking services, banking account management, banking contract management, or professional duties in a banking related field. DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with Microsoft D365 platform, or a related fiscal platform, reviewing and analyzing financial transactions. Knowledge of financial institution practices and procedures. Understanding of government organizations and functions of banking systems within the governmental operations. Experience coordinating administrative functions through multiple financial institutions. Experience maintaining a large financial database. Knowledge of State contracts, regulations, and guidelines. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Access including ability to maintain and manipulate spreadsheets containing a large volume of banking data (e.g., converting files to .CSV files, using V-Lookup). LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION Applicants must be willing to work in the Annapolis area. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Candidates will be subject to a background investigation to include driving, credit and criminal history. SELECTION PROCESS Applicants who meet the minimum and selective qualifications will be admitted to examination for this classification. Successful candidates will be ranked as BEST QUALIFIED and placed on the employment (eligible) list for one year. EXAMINATION PROCESS The examination may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position. BENEFITS Job stability and pinnacle experience (we are a Constitutional Office) Work-life balance Ability to make your mark through public service Predictable hours and hybrid teleworking schedules 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) with $600 State match per fiscal year! Free parking 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 Direct Deposit #J-18808-Ljbffr Maryland