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.

1. Records, evaluates, analyzes, and adjusts the financial accounts of the County to ensure timeliness and accuracy of the information contained in the accounting system;
2. Prepares and enters into the financial system the necessary journal entries to record activity and/or adjust account balances;
3. 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;
4. Responsible for reviewing journal entries prepared by other departments into the financial system
5. Performs other routine maintenance in the NaviLine financial system, as directed by the supervisor;
6. Communicates with other department staff, as needed, to ensure accuracy and completeness of the records;
7. Responds to auditors’ requests for information/documents;
8. Maintains files and other records to support financial transactions and work performed;
9. Utilizes technology effectively in performance of job duties;
10. Exercises professional judgment and discretion when handling information processed in performance of job duties;
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

1. Ability to gain thorough knowledge of St. Mary’s County Government policies and procedures;
2. Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary’s County Government to the public;
3. Expert knowledge of department practices and procedures;
4. Thorough knowledge of fundamental accounting principles;
5. Ability to operate office equipment – copier, fax machines, multiple phone lines;
6. Ability to prioritize and multitask; ability to follow through with assigned tasks;
7. Ability to effectively communicate and work with other Finance staff members as well as departmental fiscal staff;
8. Ability to keep accurate records and maintain organized and current files;
9. Ability to effectively utilize appropriate technology, including County administrative software as well as the County’s financial accounting systems.

1. Associate’s degree;
2. Two years or more of job-related experience;
3. Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience.

Additional Requirements:

1. Must successfully pass background investigation with favorable results;
2. 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.