Accountant

Job TitleRecords, evaluates, analyzes, and adjusts the financial accounts of the County; maintains and records financial transactions; performs other duties as assigned.Essential FunctionsThe hiring salary for this position is $66,102 - $78,582 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 systemPerforms other routine maintenance in the NaviLine 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.Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility 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.Education and ExperienceAssociate'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. Full salary range for this position is $66,102 - $113,734 annually. The full salary range does not reflect the anticipated hiring salary for this position. The anticipated hiring range is $66,102 - $78,582 annually, based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plan, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, identity theft protection, sick-leave transfer, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Regular Part-time employees who work an average of 20 or more hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.