Accountant III

Accountant III – Central Services Montgomery College has an immediate need for a full‑time Accountant III at the Central Services location in Rockville, Maryland. The position requires 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is a Non‑Bargaining, Exempt,ruary 29 role and is eligible for telework up to two days per week, subject to unit needs. Duties Include But Are Not Limited To Prepare financial statements and footnote support, quarterly reports, and required regulatory reports from governmental entities. Apply accounting principles to complex annual entries for financial statement accuracy and liaise with auditors for supporting documentation and audit requests. Analyze and interpret discrepancies in accounts, financial documents, data entries, and reports and make corrections and submit process recommendations. Investigate complex accounting discrepancies and develop reports for leadership. Recommend, test, and implement systematic and process updates. Conduct variance and financial analysis of general ledger accounts. Respond to inquiries from college units, auditors, vendors, and financial institutions regarding accounts and transactions, and search account records and transaction files for information to answer inquiries. May provide direction to lower‑level accountants and colleagues. Maintain ongoing education in GAAP, GASB, and other financial best practices to ensure proper implementation, accounting, and reporting in the college’s annual financial statements; attend conferences or training as deemed appropriate. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university. Five years of progressively responsible accounting or finance experience demonstrating advanced level knowledge and skill in areas such as general ledger, budget formulation, and grants administration. Thorough knowledge and understanding of GAAP. Strong analytical skills. Effective skill in adapting to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Advanced skill using Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros, logic functions, etc.). Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered. Benefits Our benefits package includes generous paid vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision coverage, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, and wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools, and classes. EEO Statement Montgomery College is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff. Montgomery College is a tobacco‑free and smoke‑free workplace. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr