Accountant

St Mary's County Government•Leonardtown, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Records, evaluates, analyzes, and adjusts the financial accounts of the County; maintains and records financial transactions; performs other duties as assigned. The hiring salary for this position is $66,102 - $78,582 annually; full salary range for this position is $66,102 - $113,734 annually.

Requirements

Ability to gain thorough knowledge of St. Mary’s County Government policies and procedures
Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary’s County Government to the public
Expert knowledge of department practices and procedures
Thorough knowledge of fundamental accounting principles
Ability to operate office equipment – copier, fax machines, multiple phone lines
Ability to prioritize and multitask
ability to follow through with assigned tasks
Ability to effectively communicate and work with other Finance staff members as well as departmental fiscal staff
Ability to keep accurate records and maintain organized and current files
Ability to effectively utilize appropriate technology, including County administrative software as well as the County’s financial accounting systems
Associate’s degree
Two years or more of job-related experience
Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience
Must successfully pass background investigation with favorable results
Must pass a pre-employment drug test

Responsibilities

Records, evaluates, analyzes, and adjusts the financial accounts of the County to ensure timeliness and accuracy of the information contained in the accounting system
Prepares and enters into the financial system the necessary journal entries to record activity and/or adjust account balances
Prepares, processes, and records all ach and wire transfers including but not limited to debt service payments, bond proceeds drawdowns, and other repetitive and non-repetitive ach and wire transfer activity
Responsible for reviewing journal entries prepared by other departments into the financial system
Performs other routine maintenance in the NaviLine financial system, as directed by the supervisor
Communicates with other department staff, as needed, to ensure accuracy and completeness of the records
Responds to auditors’ requests for information/documents
Maintains files and other records to support financial transactions and work performed
Utilizes technology effectively in performance of job duties
Exercises professional judgment and discretion when handling information processed in performance of job duties
Performs other duties as assigned