Accountant II

Position Description Anne Arundel County Government is hiring for a full-time, permanent Accountant II vacancy within the Office of Finance located at the Arundel Center in Annapolis, MD. During the probationary period, this hybrid role requires working on-site Monday through Friday. Nature and Variety of Work The role involves applying professional accounting knowledge and skills to a key function of the central accounting system. Work includes balancing accounts and preparing various regular and special accounting reports and extends at times to the development and installation of new or updates to a new financial system. Supervision is exercised over subordinate clerical employees when assigned. Work is performed independently within established policies, procedures, and accounting techniques, and is reviewed by professional superiors through conferences, reports, audits, and internal controls. Examples of Duties Plans, organizes, and conducts the accounting and control functions to which assigned, such as preparing financial statements and monthly management reports, and analyzing year-to-year variances. Assists in work related to various aspects of implementing a new finance system. Supervises a small group of billing and program specialist employees; assigns and reviews work; appraises employee performance; and provides training. Reviews, approves, and posts journal entries. Runs and analyzes reports to ensure that budget appropriation accounts are not exceeded. Prepares and maintains regular and special accounting records and reports and assists in developing new or revised accounting procedures in major areas of accounting. Performs related work as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Considerable knowledge of accounting principles, procedures, and processes governing the receipt, custody, and expenditure of monies. Considerable knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment, and standard clerical techniques as applied to the maintenance of accounting systems. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public finance administration, and data processing systems as they apply to the maintenance of accounting records. Ability to plan, organize, and conduct a central accounting system function. Ability to analyze and solve a variety of routine accounting and fiscal problems, and to participate in designing and implementing accounting systems and procedures. Ability to supervise the work of a small group of billing and program specialist personnel. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, other county employees, and the public. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Skill in operating a calculator and CRT terminal. Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, with major coursework in accounting. Experience: Two or more years of experience in accounting and fiscal operations. Note: For a University or College outside the United States, the applicant must provide documentation of accreditation and educational equivalency, which can be accomplished through a credential evaluation service. Applicants with a foreign degree must provide this documentation upon the close of the announcement. This position requires a thorough background check. Supplemental Qualifications Advanced Excel experience. Experience using Oracle Financial Systems. Experience preparing financial statements and reports. Benefits Medical/Health Insurance Plans BlueChoice Advantage EPO BlueChoice Advantage PPO Dental Insurance CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up) CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE) CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO) Vision Insurance EyeMed Employee Life Insurance Term insurance of up to 2 times salary ($100,000 maximum) for employees at no cost. Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Disability Income Insurance Pension Plan Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan. Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan Direct Deposit Credit Union Holidays Twelve days provided per year, thirteen in general election year Annual Leave Less than 3 years - 13 days 3 to less than 15 years - 20 days 15 years or more - 26 days Disability Leave Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year Personal Leave Day, 5 per calendar year Leave Sharing Employee Assistance Program Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care Flexible Spending Accounts Dependent Care Reimbursement Health Care Reimbursement Voluntary Benefits Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider United Legal Benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr Center for Digital Governmtent