Corporate Accountant III (14345, Grade 28)

The Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission • Riverdale Park, MD

298d • $73,523 - $132,614

About The Position

The Accounting Division in the Finance Department of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (the Commission) is seeking a Corporate Accountant III in the General Accounting section. This full-time, career position reports directly to the Corporate Accounting Manager. The Commission is a bi-county local government agency located outside of Washington D.C. and includes the Planning and Parks Departments for both Montgomery and Prince George's Counties as well as the Recreation Department in Prince George's County. As a governmental agency, the Commission uses Fund Accounting as its system of accounting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management, Public Administration or any related field.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting that includes work in the range of duties and responsibilities in this class specification.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total 8 years.

Nice To Haves

• Full Cycle Accounting experience, that includes Grants, Capital Assets and Accounts Receivable.
• Experience with large Capital Asset programs including handling additions, disposals, depreciation, and trade-ins/discounts within various governmental funds.
• Experience with Grants, Grant accounting, billing, and the related revenue recognition and reporting.
• The ability to perform complex account analysis and maintain a high degree of accuracy.
• The ability to work with on-line financial systems and other software. Enterprise Resource System (ERP) experience preferred.
• Governmental Accounting experience that includes work with governmental fund accounting.
• Ability to provide leadership and training.
• Ability to lead special projects.
• Ability to work independently and with staff on all levels.
• Microsoft Excel (intermediate level).
• Great organization, communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to research and resolve problems.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and directs the Capital Assets and Grants work programs.
• Maintains quality control, develops performance metrics and focuses on process improvements and optimal customer service delivery.
• Reviews subordinate work and ensures program deadlines are met.
• Ensures SOPs for all major job functions are developed and maintained for the sections.
• Updates and recommends related Commission Practices and Administrative procedures.
• Develops and/or recommends improvements to Capital Assets and Grants policies, procedures and reports.
• Develops and facilitates Commission-wide training for Capital Assets.
• Manages Capital Assets and Grants system modules and subsidiary systems.
• Assists with the implementation of new or upgrades to financial systems and performs as lead on assigned module(s).
• Reconciles subsidiary systems and accounts to the General Ledger.
• Manages and maintains accounting for other assigned fund(s) (i.e., Enterprise Fund).
• Performs monthly reconciliation of assigned accounts related to the programs or funds.
• Prepares related projections, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report schedules, statements and supplements related to the programs or funds.
• Provides analysis and documentation to auditors.
• Investigates accounting errors and analyzes discrepancies. Processes adjusting entries or recommends correcting entries for assigned programs or funds.
• Enters and prepares budgets and adjustments as needed or requested by the operating departments.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package includes generous leave.
• Extensive health coverage.
• Deferred compensation plan.
• Employer's retirement plan.
• Work-life programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree