Apply in person at Worcester County Government Center, 1 W Market Street, Room 1301, Snow Hill, MD or on-line at: https://worcesterhr.co.worcester.md.us/
DEPARTMENT: TREASURER’S OFFICE
JOB TITLE: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
COMPENSATION: GRADE 22/STEP 1 $28.03 HOURLY/$58,302 ANNUALLY -
GRADE 22/STEP 11 $35.87 HOURLY/$74,610 ANNUALLY *BASED ON EXPERIENCE
NOTE: SALARY IS DEPENDENT ON QUALIFICATIONS AND MAY BE HIGHER BASED ON EXPERIENCE
APPLICATION PERIOD: UNTIL FILLED
JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to the Deputy Finance Officer and Finance Officer, this position is responsible for advanced accounting and administrative duties including planning, organizing and administering the accounting function and financial reporting for the County. This includes assisting the Deputy Finance Officer and Finance Officer in all phases of accounting and financial reporting for the County.
General Requirements:
• Pre-employment background check.
• Essential personnel subject to emergency call-back with little or no notice to include day, evening and weekend work as needed for events/programs/problems etc.
• Normal work schedule is Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm in the office.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Maintain accounting records for all County Funds as needed.
• Reconcilement of cash for all funds including the General Fund, Enterprise Funds, Agency Funds, and Special Revenue funds.
• Responsible for monitoring and processing adjustments to utility billing and property tax accounts.
• Supervise and train staff as needed.
• Prepare various regulatory, periodic, or annual reports as assigned.
• Assist in monitoring expenditures.
• Analyze financial data and prepare accurate reports in a specific timeframe.
• Produce periodic statements related to transactions and financial reports.
• Create, implement and observe general ledger adjustments
• Maintains monthly, quarterly and year-end functioning paperwork as well as spreadsheets, and provides support for any related audits.
• Work with various external auditors to ensure compliance and proper documentation.
• Manage cash flow and liquidity as needed during the fiscal year.
• Maintain credentials to provide cash management as required.
• Train County staff on the general ledger software and the processing of accounts payable invoices as well as accounts receivable for revenue/deposits.
• Post monthly journal entries within the General Fund and Other Funds.
• Assist in analyzing departmental workflow and job duties and recommend reorganization or realignment improvements.
• Evaluate financial and accounting systems/programs and make recommendations for improvements.
• Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive financial statements, schedules, reports, and other materials.
• Review and recommend new methods and procedures to make daily operations more efficient.
• Learn new processes and technology as necessary.
• Work with other departments and agencies necessary in the department’s functions.
• File supporting processing and payment records and comply with the County records retention policies.
• Oversee projects and customer issues under office supervisors.
• Adhere to the Worcester County Government personnel rules & regulations, and work in a pleasant and harmonious manner with co-workers and the public.
• Maintain Shared Facility Accounts in regard to Water & Wastewater Enterprise Fund
• Provide support to Nationwide Retirement Plan.
• Process Debt Service Payments for Enterprise Funds and General Fund.
• Assist the Deputy Finance Officer in all phases accounting and financial reporting including but not limited
to: General Fund Accounting; Enterprise Fund Accounting; Capital Projects Tracking; Budget
Development; Audit; Multi-Year Plan preparation; Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
preparation;
• Comply with the safety programs, procedures, training, fire drills, COOP plans, etc.
• Ensures confidentiality of information and records and complies with record retention schedule
• Comply with Worcester County Personnel Rules and Regulations;
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field plus 5-10 years or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible accounting and fiscal experience, preferably in public accounting or a government setting;
• CPA preferred;
• Exceptional organizational skills with an attention to detail;
• Knowledge of budgeting and the related compliance.
• Understand principles, practices, and terminology of the General Fund and governmental accounting.
• Knowledge of capital purchasing and related requirements and threshold.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite programs sufficient to create, implement and maintain detailed spreadsheets, presentations, correspondence & records plus extensive working knowledge of Internet and other sources needed for effective grant search;
• Above-average oral, written and interpersonal communication skills necessary to perform essential job
duties and work harmoniously with coworkers, officials and other government agencies using tact and
discretion, exercise initiative, resourcefulness, and sound judgment;
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision;
• Familiarity with the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, Yellow Book and OMB Circulars A-133, not
required.
Safety Analysis:
(Rarely (<5% of the time), Occasional (5-25% of the time), Frequent (25-75% of the time); Constant (<75% of the time)
Sedentary work; Constant sitting, viewing; Frequent talking, hearing; Occasional pushing, pulling, carrying,
lifting up to 10 lbs. No known significant hazard risk
Apply in person at Worcester County Government Center, 1 W Market Street, Room 1301, Snow Hill, MD or on-line at: https://worcesterhr.co.worcester.md.us/