Accountant​/Auditor III, Grade 23

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The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $76,742 to $122-603, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.”

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is made up of approximately 1,300 sworn officers and approximately 800 support personnel. The Police Department was established in 1922 and today is responsible for providing service to a County with a population of over one million people.

We seek a dynamic and detail-oriented professional with a robust background in accounting, auditing, and financial management to join the Automated Traffic Enforcement Unit (ATEU) within our Traffic Division in the Montgomery County Police Department. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with proven expertise in financial operations, adept at providing actionable insights through in-depth data analysis, and skilled in preparing comprehensive financial reports to guide decision-making in a complex organizational setting.

This position works primarily with the Red Light and School Bus Camera Program. The duties of this position are:

• Performing Advanced Accounting Work: managing and analyzing financial operations, ensuring adherence to Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Supporting Fiscal Integrity: Reconciling accounts, preparing year-end financial statements, and ensuring compliance with Montgomery County’s Office of Management and Budget/Finance/Procurement policies.
• Driving Data-Driven Insights: Preparing detailed financial analyses and recommending actionable solutions to optimize resource allocation.
• Serving as a Financial Advisor: Acting as a trusted resource for internal stakeholders, providing expert guidance on budgetary and financial matters.
• Leveraging Technology for Efficiency: Utilising integrated ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and advanced financial management tools to perform projections, reconciliations, and comprehensive reporting.
• Enhancing Accountability: Monitoring expenditure reports, processing general ledger transactions, and providing oversight for payment processing operations.

This position is a hybrid position that requires three days of on-site work.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting; or a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Public Administration or a related field with a major in accounting coursework.

Three (3) years of professional experience as an Accountant/Auditor II.

Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) may be substituted for a degree in Accounting or a major in Accounting.

• Expertise in preparing sophisticated financial projections and developing actionable insights.
• Proficiency in processing and accounting for revenue, including preparing reconciliations for complex accounts.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee payment processing operations in a large organization.
• Hands‑on experience using ERP systems like Oracle or advanced Microsoft Office tools for complex analyses.
• Comprehensive understanding of governmental accounting principles, including deep knowledge of GASB standards.