Accountant

Job TitleFinancial AnalystJob SummaryRecords, 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.Essential FunctionsRecords, 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.