Accountant I

The Calvert County Department of Finance & Budget is seeking an Accountant I to join a mission-driven team where your work directly supports the services that keep Calvert County running strong. This is an excellent opportunity for an entry-level accountant to gain hands-on experience in governmental accounting while building a stable and rewarding public service career. Performs professional accounting and budgeting work in maintaining accounts. Work requires fully developed accounting skills. Worker receives assignments and direction from technical supervisors. Essential Job Functions Performs monthly journal entries, reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, and month-end closing process. Ensures transactions are in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Government Accounting Standards Board, local, state and federal laws. Assists in preparing schedules and other supporting documents to substantiate the financial statements for ACFR (Annual Comprehensive Financial Report) and the Official Statement. Participates in the year-end general ledger closing process, preparation for the County’s annual audit, and preparation of the County’s ACFR. Reviews, analyzes, prepares, and posts budget adjustments or journal entries for expense, revenue, and contingency accounts. Assists with the coordination and development of the various phases of the budget process as directed. Provides technical assistance regarding budgeting and accounting procedures. Assists with capital projects accounting system (adjusting/maintaining balances through budget adjustments, journal postings, setting up new projects, and monitoring purchase orders). Monitors project progress on a regular basis. Completes assigned accounting-related projects. Compiles and analyzes financial data. Determines adequacy, analyzes, and improves accounting processes and systems. Other Duties Assists in the audit process. Performs related work as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.) Knowledge of-- Accounting principles and practices as applied to accounting and fiscal reporting for public agencies. Administrative practices and procedures as applied to the operations of an accounting department. Ability to-- Maintain an assigned group of accounts within an accounting system. Prepare financial statements. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Deal effectively with the public. Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.) Training and/or Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting. Experience: Two years of accounting experience preferably in governmental or fund accounting. Licenses or Certificates: None. Special Requirements: None Physical Demands: Requires ordinary physical effort to sit, walk, stand, bend, reach, or to carry light items. Unusual Demands: None FLSA Status: Compensation Steps: Pay rate: $36.01 - $41.33 per hour; $65,538 - $75,221 annually Grade 723, full-time position, 35 hours per week Department of Finance and Budget Location: 150 Main Street, Prince Frederick MD 20678 Position closing date: October 13, 2026 Calvert County Government offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include: 15 days of sick leave 10 days of annual leave 5 days of personal leave 13 paid holidays *14 in an election year Defined Contribution Plan 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan Medical, dental, and vision coverage Flexible spending accounts Up to 80% tuition reimbursement Gym membership discounts Calvert County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io with as much notice as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr Calvert County, MD