Accountant Job Leonardtown area,Maryland USA,Accounting

Records, evaluates, analyzes, and adjusts the financial accounts of the County; maintains and records financial transactions; performs other duties as assigned.

The hiring salary for this position is $66,102 - $78,582 annually; full salary range for this position is $66, annually.

Records, evaluates, analyzes, and adjusts the financial accounts of the County to ensure timeliness and accuracy of the information contained in the accounting system;

Prepares and enters into the financial system the necessary journal entries to record activity and/or adjust account balances;

Prepares, processes, and records all ach and wire transfers including but not limited to debt service payments, bond proceeds drawdowns, and other repetitive and non-repetitive ach and wire transfer activity;

Responsible for reviewing journal entries prepared by other departments into the financial system

Performs other routine maintenance in the Navi Line financial system, as directed by the supervisor;

Communicates with other department staff, as needed, to ensure accuracy and completeness of the records;

Responds to auditors’ requests for information/documents;

Maintains files and other records to support financial transactions and work performed;

Utilizes technology effectively in performance of job duties;

Exercises professional judgment and discretion when handling information processed in performance of job duties;

Performs other duties as assigned.

Ability to gain thorough knowledge of St. Mary’s County Government policies and procedures;

Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary’s County Government to the public;

Expert knowledge of department practices and procedures;

Thorough knowledge of fundamental accounting principles;

Ability to operate office equipment – copier, fax machines, multiple phone lines;

Ability to prioritize and multitask; ability to follow through with assigned tasks;

Ability to effectively communicate and work with other Finance staff members as well as departmental fiscal staff;

Ability to keep accurate records and maintain organized and current files;

Ability to effectively utilize appropriate technology, including County administrative software as well as the County’s financial accounting systems.

Associate’s degree;

Two years or more of job-related experience;

Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience.

Additional Requirements:

Must successfully pass background investigation with favorable results;

Must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Physical and

Environmental Conditions:

Work requires no unusual demand for physical effort.

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meetings and training rooms.