FY27: Staff Accountant, Department of Controller, 8 hrs/12 mos, Ad closes 9/17/26

Summary Description

Under direction, performs advanced professional accounting work in the development and maintenance of accounting systems and analysis of accounting and other business processes for the school system. Work of the class involves the maintenance of complex accounting and other business systems and preparation of a variety of financial reports and statements. The position is assigned responsibility for major segments of an accounting system, providing functional supervision and control of day-to-day, monthly & yearly transaction reporting, balancing, and reconciliation. The work requires considerable technical judgment to ensure accurate accounting of often complex and unusual financial transactions. Employees advise operating staffs on actions affecting fiscal management activities and revising accounting procedures within their areas and participate in system development and design projects. The position reviews accounting and other business system processes for continuous improvement, recommends process changes, and documents procedures.

Job Specific Information

Under direction, performs technical work involving payroll accounting, payroll computer systems, system development and maintenance, and special projects. Coordinates accounting and computer operations for current and future payroll systems and oversees MCPS's overall payroll operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complex accounting and other business systems
• Prepare a variety of financial reports and statements
• Provide functional supervision and control of day-to-day, monthly, and yearly transaction reporting, balancing, and reconciliation
• Ensure accurate accounting of complex and unusual financial transactions
• Advise operating staffs on actions affecting fiscal management activities
• Revise accounting procedures within assigned areas
• Participate in system development and design projects
• Review accounting and other business system processes for continuous improvement
• Recommend process changes and document procedures
• Coordinate accounting and computer operations for current and future payroll systems
• Oversee MCPS's overall payroll operations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required (Master's degree preferred) with college major in accounting or related business field
• College course work in business or public administration desirable
• Three years progressively responsible experience in a complex accounting environment
• Considerable experience in the preparation of financial statements and analytic reports
• Substantial experience implementing/maintaining large accounting systems, including experience producing reports in a client/server environment
• Experience in reviewing and documenting accounting processes
• Experience using Oracle Financials desirable
• Certified Public Accountant designation desirable
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree, which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Substantial knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices and their application in complex accounting environments
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to employ computer technology to improve business practices
• Considerable knowledge of client/server and desktop computer applications and database reporting tools
• Ability to analyze and evaluate business processes using continuous improvement principles
• Excellent level of skill required both orally and in writing
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of federal and state income tax, Social Security, unemployment and workers' compensation laws
• Knowledge of computerized accounting and automated payroll systems
• Knowledge of governmental budgeting, encumbrance, and auditing requirements
• Ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS)

Pay

Grade 24: The wage range for this position is between $39.34 and $57.79 per hour, based on years of service.

Schedule

Full-time, 12-month position with day shift. Overtime and night work required.