Accountant II

Job Information

We are seeking a professional to join the Accounting Department in a role dedicated to grants and special revenue funds.

From community grants to vital public services, Frederick County Government's Accounting team ensures that funding is managed responsibly and in full compliance with State and Federal requirements.

Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday – Friday; 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; partial telework may be available in accordance with Division policies; full benefits.

This position performs intermediate-level professional accounting work in support of grant-related and special revenue fund financial operations. Responsibilities include analyzing financial data, preparing and reconciling moderately complex accounting records, processing transactions, preparing journal entries, and assisting with the preparation of financial reports or audits in accordance with established accounting standards.

This role is specifically focused on grant accounting and financial reporting, supporting essential programs and services that benefit the community. The position provides guidance to internal teams and nonprofit partners to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations under Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part 200, while maintaining accurate tracking, reporting, and documentation of grant expenditures and revenues.

Supervision is provided by an assigned Accounting Manager, with opportunities to contribute to cross-functional initiatives and continuous improvement efforts within the department.

NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE: Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan.

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

• Review transactions being entered into the general ledger of assigned funds; initiate and review journal entries impacting these funds
• Monitor project revenues and expenditures along with associated budgets, evaluate for asset capitalization, and close completed projects in the financial system
• Maintain an effective working relationship with financial system user departments to ensure a smooth flow of accounting data; meet with staff from other departments as needed
• Provide assistance and financial review to departments that manage capital or grant projects, including, but not limited to accounting procedures, budget practices and compliance requirements
• Review and draft budget journals and other staff reports for capital or operating grants, as well as review grant applications
• Perform moderately complex account reconciliations for assigned funds, programs, or activities
• Perform specialized accounting activities related to departmental assignments (e.g. escrow, projects, grant-related tasks)
• Analyze expenditures to determine allowability with various regulations, agreements, and County policies
• Analyze financial data and prepare internal and external reports to support audits, compliance reviews, and management decision-making
• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.

Qualifications and Requirements

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting, finance or a related field. Including, but not limited to reconciling general ledger accounts, preparing journal entries, and performing account analysis
• Experience utilizing automated accounting systems

Substitutions for the above-listed required education and experience are a Master's Degree with 1 year experience as described above. Additional required or preferred qualifications may apply based on operational needs, as approved by Human Resources. KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES: A successful incumbent operating in this role displays the following:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, governmental accounting principles, internal control practices, financial reporting requirements, and compliance standards
• Knowledge of accounting controls, reconciliation methods, and documentation practices
• Knowledge of grant, escrow, grant requirements, or specialized accounting processes relevant to departmental operations
• Knowledge of Frederick County government account structure and the assigned Division
• Skill in analyzing and preparing financial data to prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and internal/external reports
• Skill in using financial systems and data management tools to process transactions and extract information
• Skill in preparing financial documentation for audits, compliance reviews, and reporting
• Skill in organizing work, prioritizing tasks, and solving accounting-related problems
• Skill in using ERP systems to extract, analyze, and process financial information.
• Ability to apply accounting principles to moderately complex transactions and reconciliations
• Ability to review financial data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Ability to provide guidance to departmental staff on accounting principles and procedures
• Ability to coordinate with internal and external contacts to resolve discrepancies and exchange information
• Ability to monitor specialized accounts (e.g., escrow, grants) and ensure compliance with requirements
• Ability to exercise independent judgment within established accounting procedures
• Ability to prepare Annual Comprehensive Financial Report supporting schedules, exhibits, or statistical tables

Preference may be given for:

• Experience with Infor Government Financial System
• Accounting experience in municipal or local government
• Accounting experience with grant funds
• Experience with Governmental Accounting, Auditing and Financial Reporting, as published by GFOA
• Experience preparing a complete set of financial statements in accordance with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and/or Financial Accounting Standards Board and/or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Physical requirements/working conditions:

• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly sit
• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors

Additional Information / Examination Process

• Ability to provide own transportation to off-site meeting locations, as needed
• Available for varied working hours (which may include evening hours) for scheduled meetings, workshops and other departmental priorities

Kind of examination (may include):

1. An evaluation of training and experience
2. One or more interviews

Frederick County Government is committed to providing an inclusive work environment and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding workplace accommodation, including for individuals with disabilities. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process may contact the Talent Acquisition section of Human Resources. Inquiries about accommodations can be sent to Recruitment