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Accountant II (Perm/FT/Benefits)

HCG Harford County, Maryland•Bel Air, MD

About The Position

The Accountant II performs basic accounting functions for Harford County Government, including analyzing financial information and preparing financial reports to establish or maintain records of 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 position is also accountable for integrating Harford County Government Core Values into its responsibilities. The role prepares and reviews property-transfer documents and budget documents for relevant funds, including revenue and expenditure projections. It coordinates financial administration for assigned funds, prepares financial statements and maintains related notes, keeps financial work papers and accounting-system records, processes and researches accounting transactions, and prepares reports, invoices, and cash receipts.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Three years of related experience.
  • Ability to manage and track data using spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to conduct research and present findings.
  • Ability to communicate complex subject matter clearly and simply, both verbally and in writing.
  • Basic arithmetic skills.
  • Organizational skills, including anticipating issues, prioritizing tasks, and managing multiple priorities or projects.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
  • Attention to detail and basic computer skills, including use of software, hardware, and communication devices.
  • Knowledge of documentation management, information security, and record-keeping policies and requirements.
  • 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, including 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.
  • Must comply with applicable safety regulations and Harford County safety policies, procedures, or manuals.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review documents for property transfers.
  • Prepare budget documents for relevant funds, including revenue and expenditure projections.
  • Manage and coordinate financial administration for assigned funds.
  • Prepare financial statements and maintain notes to those statements for assigned funds.
  • Maintain financial work papers, enter data into the accounting system and related integrated systems, and ensure information is tracked and recorded.
  • 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 their work, and ensure compliance with accounting principles, practices, and applicable regulations.
  • Integrate Harford County Government Core Values into job responsibilities.
  • Comply with applicable federal OSHA, Maryland MOSH, and Harford County safety requirements and policies.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • State Retirement Plan
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Long Term Disability insurance
  • Life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
  • Generous leave package
  • Paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement

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