Grants And Accountant

EEO/AA REVISED 07/20/26 (FY27)

Worcester County Job Opportunities DEPARTMENT: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

JOB TITLE:

GRANTS AND CONTRACT ACCOUNTANT GRADE 22/STEP 9 $ 38.66 HOURLY/$80,413
* ANNUALLY

* SALARY DEPENDENT ON QUALIFICATIONS SNOW HILL, MD

WORK SCHEDULE:

MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 8:00AM TO 4:30PM, IN THE OFFICE

Application Period: UNTIL FILLED

This position is responsible for administering grants procurement and grants compliance. This position is also responsible for assisting the Budget Officer with analysis of financial data and audit compliance and assisting with various requisition/purchase entries. This position reports to the Budget Officer.

• Pre-employment background check
• Safety Sensitive position subject to Drug and Alcohol Testing
• Essential personnel subject to emergency call-back with little or no notice

• Oversee and assist departments with grant procurement, financial reports and compliance in addition to administering specific County grants
• Present grant applications for approval and grant status to County Commissioners as requested; track
• grant budgets and expenditures to ensure alignment with approved allocations
• Ensure grant compliance by applying accounting methods in tracking, maintenance of fiscal records; submit required monthly, quarterly and final reports; maintain files and databases for active and completed grants
• Provide customer service to County departments regarding purchasing or grant procedures; assist departments in preparing reports, audits, and compliance reviews
• Responsible for ensuring financial and administrative compliance with federal, state and local grants through agency websites and the System of Awards Management (sam.gov). Local Point of Contact for the MD Governor’s Grants Office
• Response for preparation of the county’s Schedule of Federal Awards (Expenditures)
• Responsible for annual 911 audit and state reporting
• Responsible for filing Maryland State Highway Revenue Reports
• Responsible for assisting with preparation of EMMA (MSRB) Annual Financial Disclosure Documents
• Point of contact for Legislative Services Fiscal Note Preparation
• Assist the Budget Officer in financial administration including but not limited to accounts payable and accounts receivable duties; audit preparation and compliance; reviewing non-profit grant requests for the Annual Budget
• Maintain accounting records for county funds as needed and post monthly journal entries with the General Fund and other funds
• Assist with entering requisitions, purchase order modifications and updates to vendor maintenance; assist in processing purchase requests, requisitions, and purchase orders
• Maintain procurement reports and support audits and financial reviews
• Administrator for the credit card review; audit of transitions and posts to the financial system
• Analyze financial data and prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports in a specific timeframe
• Learn new technology as necessary
• Work with other departments and agencies as necessary and coordinate follow-ups on the progress of submitted grant proposals and tracking grants revenues and expenditures
• Complete assigned tasks accurately and by established deadlines
• Cross train and back up other staff as needed
• Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, elected or appointed officials, and the general public using tact, discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism
• Comply with safety programs, procedures training, fire drills, COOP plans, etc. and works safely
• Ensure confidentiality of information and records and complies with record retention schedule
• Adhere to the Worcester County Government Personnel Rules & Regulations
• Perform other related duties as required