Accountant

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 $66,102 - 113,734 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 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr