Accountant II

About the role

We are seeking a professional to join the Accounting Department in a role dedicated to grants and special revenue funds. From community grants to vital public services, Frederick County Government’s Accounting team ensures that funding is managed responsibly and in full compliance with State and Federal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review transactions being entered into the general ledger of assigned funds; initiate and review journal entries impacting these funds
• Monitor project revenues and expenditures along with associated budgets, evaluate for asset capitalization, and close completed projects in the financial system
• Maintain an effective working relationship with financial system user departments to ensure a smooth flow of accounting data; meet with staff from other departments as needed
• Provide assistance and financial review to departments that manage capital or grant projects, including, but not limited to accounting procedures, budget practices and compliance requirements
• Review and draft budget journals and other staff reports for capital or operating grants, as well as review grant applications
• Perform specialized accounting activities related to departmental assignments (e.g. escrow, projects, grant-related tasks)
• Analyze expenditures to determine allowability with various regulations, agreements, and County policies
• Analyze financial data and prepare internal and external reports to support audits, compliance reviews, and management decision-making
• Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting, finance or a related field. Including, but not limited to reconciling general ledger accounts, preparing journal entries, and performing account analysis
• Experience utilizing automated accounting systems

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, governmental accounting principles, internal control practices, financial reporting requirements, and compliance standards
• Knowledge of accounting controls, reconciliation methods, and documentation practices
• Knowledge of grant, escrow, grant requirements, or specialized accounting processes relevant to departmental operations
• Knowledge of Frederick County government account structure and the assigned Division
• Skills in analyzing and preparing financial data to prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and internal/external reports
• Skills in using financial systems and data management tools to process transactions and extract information
• Skills in preparing financial documentation for audits, compliance reviews, and reporting
• Skills in organizing work, prioritizing tasks, and solving accounting-related problems
• Skills in using ERP systems to extract, analyze, and process financial information
• Ability to apply accounting principles to moderately complex transactions and reconciliations
• Ability to review financial data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Ability to provide guidance to departmental staff on accounting principles and procedures
• Ability to coordinate with internal and external contacts to resolve discrepancies and exchange information
• Ability to monitor specialized accounts (e.g., escrow, grants) and ensure compliance with requirements
• Ability to exercise independent judgment within established accounting procedures
• Ability to prepare Annual Comprehensive Financial Report supporting schedules, exhibits, or statistical tables

Skills

• Knowledge of Infor Government Financial System
• Accounting experience in municipal or local government
• Accounting experience with grant funds
• Experience with Governmental Accounting, Auditing and Financial Reporting, as published by GFOA
• Experience preparing a complete set of financial statements in accordance with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and/or Financial Accounting Standards Board and/or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Benefits

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan).
• This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Vesting after 5 years of service
• Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan.

Pay

This position is exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday – Friday; 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; partial telework may be available in accordance with Division policies; full benefits.

Schedule

Full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday – Friday; 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; partial telework may be available in accordance with Division policies.