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Harford County•Bel Air, MD

6d•$70,000 - $72,000

About The Position

The Accountant II performs basic accounting functions for Harford County Government, including analyzing financial information and preparing financial reports to record or maintain information about assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, and other financial activities. The position may supervise accounting and clerical staff, oversee their work, and ensure that work follows generally accepted accounting principles and practices and applicable regulations. The role is accountable for integrating Harford County Government Core Values into its responsibilities. The Accountant II manages financial administration for assigned funds, prepares budgetary and financial documents, maintains accounting data and records, processes transactions and payments, and researches billing and payment accuracy. The position must comply with applicable federal and Maryland safety regulations and Harford County safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

Three years of related experience.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Ability to manage and track data using spreadsheets in MS Excel.
Ability to conduct research and present findings.
Ability to communicate complex subject matter in an easy-to-understand manner, verbally and in writing.
Basic arithmetic skills.
Organizational skills, including anticipating issues, prioritizing tasks, and managing multiple priorities or projects.
Proficiency with MS Office, including Word and Excel.
Attention to detail.
Basic computer skills, including the ability to use software, hardware, and communication devices to perform tasks.
Knowledge of policies and requirements related to documentation management, information security, and record keeping.
Ability to prepare and review financial statements and audit reports required by federal, state, and local authorities.
Ability to read Governmental Accounting Standards Board releases.
Ability to write technical notes and documents, such as financial statements and other governmental reports.
Knowledge of research methodology, principles, and procedures.
Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, theories, practices, and procedures.
Ability to maintain complex accounting records.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review documents for property transfers.
Prepare budgetary documents for relevant funds, including revenue and expenditure projections.
Manage and coordinate overall financial administration for assigned funds.
Prepare financial statements and maintain notes to the statements for assigned funds.
Maintain ongoing financial-data work papers and enter data into accounting and integrated systems.
Prepare, analyze, and process accounting transactions, including payments and bills.
Review and research accounts to ensure billing and payment accuracy.
Prepare reports, invoices, and cash receipts.
May supervise accounting and clerical staff, oversee work functions, and ensure work complies with accounting principles, practices, and applicable regulations.
Comply with applicable federal OSHA and Maryland MOSH safety regulations and Harford County safety policies and procedures.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation
Long Term Disability insurance
Life insurance for the employee, spouse, and children
Generous leave package
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Other compensation may include overtime, compensatory time, and shift differentials.