First Tryon Advisors
Director/Managing Director
Public Finance
Business Development
First Tryon Advisors is an independent municipal advisory firm with a reputation for integrity, creativity, and trusted long-term client relationships. We serve a broad range of public entities across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic and are proud to help communities finance infrastructure, education, public safety, and other essential services.
We are seeking a seasoned professional to help expand our presence in Virginia and Maryland by cultivating relationships with prospective clients and representing our firm in the region’s public finance market. This role is ideal for someone with deep connections in local government – whether as a former municipal advisor, local government manager or finance director, commercial banker, or public finance executive – who enjoys networking, introducing valuable solutions, and helping communities achieve their financial goals.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local government finance officials, including finance directors, treasurers, and CFOs
- Proactively identify, pursue, and secure new municipal advisory engagements, with a focus on cities, counties, and public agencies in Maryland and Virginia
- Serve as a local “face of the firm” in early-stage client conversations
- Create business development plans for prospective clients of the firm
- Organize and participate in client meetings and calls
- Serve as a visible representative of the firm at state associations, including Maryland and Virginia GFOA conferences and events
- Lead prospective client meetings and presentations, supported by internal teams
- Coordinate internally to maximize the firm's resources in support of client efforts
- Collaborate with colleagues across the firm to leverage resources and deliver exceptional client service
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, public administration or related field
- 10+ years of experience with a thorough understanding of local government finance
- Exceptional work ethic, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and confident
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written, and active listening), confident and polished in client-facing settings
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team Excellent project management skills
- Willingness to travel frequently for meetings with prospective clients
Compensation
- Competitive base salary with an opportunity to earn year-end incentive compensation
- Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and life insurance
- Paid holidays and flexible time off
To be considered for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to Walter Goldsmith (wgoldsmith@firsttryon.com) and Chris Wienk (cwienk@firsttryon.com).
8/1/2025
Charles County Government
Utilities Billing Specialist
SALARY: $46,870.36 - $75,929.74 Annually
JOB TYPE: Full-time
JOB NUMBER: 2025-00182
DEPARTMENT: FAS BILLING
OPENING DATE: 07/25/2025
CLOSING DATE: 8/8/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
SUMMARY
Charles County Government is seeking a dynamic Utilities Billing Specialist to perform billing clerical work in preparing water and sewer bills and responding to customer inquiries. This position will process meter readings and prepares utility bills, penalty, and cutoff notifications, sets up new homes and business accounts, finalizes and initiates service for customers, communicating with meter reader technicians, their supervisor, and your supervisor to do various functions in the office and in the field; return checks, chargebacks; assists the Assistant Billing Manager in regard to liens and past due notices.
Essential Job Functions
- Processes meter readings, requesting re-reads, preparing work orders, making estimated readings, and preparing customer billings; reviews and edits billing reports.
- Generate invoices using computer software and office equipment to fold, stuff, and prepare invoices for mailing. Process invoices for delivery to Post Office according to Postal regulations.
- Responds to customer inquiries for changes in service, complaints, and questions. Assists the Assistant Water/Sewer Billing Manger and coworkers in answering calls regarding liens, past due balances, and releases of liens.
- Downloads delinquent account information into spreadsheet software and format and modify that report for meter reader technicians for use in performing cutoff of service.
- Processes past due accounts, generate penalty notices and post to account.
- Processes return checks and credit chargebacks and send notices to customers.
- Processes meter change outs and work orders on accounts.
- Adjusts accounts as appropriate.
- Works with meter readers and Supervisor to do various functions in the office and in the field. This includes unloading work completed and loading PI’s with work needed for the next business day. Transfer information on and off the meter reading to the County’s billing software program.
- Writes correspondence and maintains office files, keeps inventory of office supplies.
- Adjusts, operates, and maintains mailing machine.
- Updates payments on accounts daily.
- Provides cutoff list to utilities’ meter reader technicians daily.
- Schedules final reads and then process final bills.
- Obtains proper information and set up new accounts.
- Performs work of other Utility Specialists in the office as backup and fill-in as assigned.
- Performs a key customer service role as it relates to billing, including dealing with difficult customer inquiries and problems.
- Coordinates closely with administration and field staff in the execution of his or her duties. Other responsibilities include ensuring the integrity of the counties billing and meter reading systems and processes, including maintaining accurate billing, payment, and customer accounting records; identifying and troubleshooting problematic meters; managing service requests; and developing analyses and reporting for staff.
- Reviews and analyzes all small and large metered accounts including complex residential and commercial properties for possible billing discrepancies, accuracy, completeness, and overall quality assurance.
- Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education and Experience: Graduation from a recognized high school or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED). Two (2) years of general office or accounting clerical experience or one (1) year of billing experience or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Licenses or Certifications: None.
Special Requirements/Qualifications:
Work is subject to frequent interruptions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures including the operation of standard office equipment such as calculators, desktop computers, copiers, printers.
- Knowledge of billing procedures.
- Skill in carrying out daily assignments and following through on matters.
- Ability to use independent judgment and training in order to take appropriate actions to deal with standard recurring situations.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to identify nonstandard or problem situations and take appropriate actions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers.
- Ability to coordinate efforts with others to achieve common goals.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and outside agencies.
- Ability to accurately process meter readings and prepare water and sewer billings.
- Ability to communicate effectively with Utilities, Treasurer’s Office, and meter reader Supervisor on a daily basis.
7/31/2025
Charles County Government
Accounting Technician
SALARY: $46,870.36 - $75,929.74 Annually
JOB TYPE: Full-time
JOB NUMBER: 2025-00181
DEPARTMENT: FAS ACCOUNTING-PAYABLES
OPENING DATE: 07/25/2025
CLOSING DATE: 8/8/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
SUMMARY
Charles County Government is seeking a dynamic Accounting Technician to perform accounting clerical work in maintaining accounts and processing financial transactions. Technician will process invoices for all Charles County Government departments and outside agencies for payment and maintains assigned vendor accounts.
Essential Job Functions
- Prepares invoices and statements for processing; includes organizing into batches, verifying amounts and receipt of goods, adding vendor numbers, reviewing for proper authorized signatures, general ledger codes, ensuring purchase order procedures are followed.
- Performs data entry of invoices and statements into financial system with barcode in place, proofreading invoice edit listings of others, making corrections as needed, and posting batches.
- Processes the selection of the weekly or special check/ACH run, including verification of scanned invoices and statements within the Document Imaging Solution, setting aside the items to hold, those to be distributed inter-office, and any remittance information to be included with payment in the mail.
- Processes other payments actions including rental assistance programs and monthly automatic payments.
- Creates and maintains vendor account records; includes entering, verifying, and updating information to ensure payments are received promptly and accurately. Maintain vendor 1099 files by obtaining W-9’s for all new vendors for IRS reporting purposes, updating for existing vendor changes, scanning them into electronic filing system, and updating the vendor tracking spreadsheet. Clearing out of old temporary vendor address codes.
- Maintains assigned vendor account activity, including but not limited to receiving calls from vendors regarding missing invoices and payments, researching invoices and check status, researching problems for departments/divisions on their accounts, pulling paid invoice items to document and provide vendors from Document Imaging Solution or use of on-line bank access, corresponding with employees and vendors to resolve all discrepancies and questions, voiding and/or placing a stop payment request and reissuing of checks when necessary.
- Performs general office clerical tasks as assigned.
- Maintains vendor ACH payment detail information, 1099 information.
- Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent. Two (2) years of accounting related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Licenses or Certifications: None.
Special Requirements/Qualifications:
Work is subject to interruptions and inflexible deadlines.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures including the operation of standard office equipment such as calculators, desktop computers, copiers, phones, printers, and scanners.
- Knowledge of general accounting practices and principles as it relates to governmental accounting.
- Ability to initiate daily assignments, follow through on matters, and use independent judgment and training to take appropriate actions to deal with standard recurring situations.
- Ability to perform accounting clerical duties quickly and accurately.
- Ability to maintain records and compile information for reports.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the work.
- Ability to be punctual and prepared to work each day.
- Ability to add value and relevance to work/tasks and develop solutions from a new perspective.
- Ability to take ownership of mistakes and use them as an opportunity for improvement.
- Ability to be consistently reliable and responsible.
- Ability to seize the opportunities and have a desire to be efficient/productive in the office.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is sedentary with frequent periods of light physical activity and is performed in office surroundings. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs, bend, reach, hold, grasp, and turn objects; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The work requires the ability to speak normally and to use normal or aided vision and hearing.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Principal duties of this job are performed in a general office environment.
Department/Division: Fiscal and Administrative Services/Accounting
Pay Grade: 108
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Telework Eligible: Yes, with limited capacity
Reports To: Accounts Payable Manager
Supervises: None
7/31/2025
Town of Berlin
Chief Plant Operator
Department: Wastewater
Reports To: Superintendent or Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Grade: 15
Prepared By: Human Resources Director, KJ
Date: June 2025
OBJECTIVE:
To aid in the operations and duties of the water, wastewater, and the stormwater departments as well as learning the technical and biological processes at work to be able to manipulate plant operations to meet state and federal regulations. Perform routine repair and preventative maintenance of pumps and equipment at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and lift stations.
JOB DUTIES:
Specific job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, collection system, and pumping stations ensuring that all treatment and disposal activities meet permit compliance requirements
2. Inspects daily processes and documents all changes in processes and daily tasks
3. Maintains inventory and coordinates re-ordering supplies as needed
4. Collects and analyzes samples from all phases of treatment
5. Mix and maintain chemicals as needed
6. Manage the maintenance and adjustment of equipment such as pumps, metering devices, electrical panels, motors, blowers, chemical feeding systems to manipulate plant conditions
7. Interpret and manipulate SCADA control system to ensure plant parameters
8. Assist with maintaining wells and water quality
9. Clean and maintain lift stations and service pumps as needed
10. Ensures adherence to all safety programs
11. Attends and participates in professional training and workshops
12. All other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND LICENSING:
Must possess a high school diploma or general education degree (GED). Must maintain a valid Driver’s License with a good driving record; pre-employment and periodic review of Motor Vehicle Records are required. Must possess a valid Class “B” Maryland Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Must possess and maintain a Class 5 Wastewater Certification, Wastewater Superintendent Certification, and water sampler certification in accordance with the Maryland Department of the Environment. Good math skills are a must. Must attain and maintain ATSSA flagger certification and CPR/AED certification. Must have knowledge in or an aptitude for mechanical, biological, or chemical processes
JOB SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND KNOWLEDGE:
Must have in depth knowledge of water and sewer main construction, water meters, plumbing, and inspection. Must have a basic knowledge of plumbing codes and ability to interpret town codes. Must be willing to work within the parameters of MOSH regulations especially confined space and trench safety
Must demonstrate the ability to perform tasks in a safe and efficient manner. Must demonstrated a high level of written and verbal skills and the ability to communicate well with co-workers and the public. Some experience in water, wastewater, or stormwater systems preferred but not necessary. Experience working closely with others and the public helpful. Some knowledge and experience with hand tools and construction is a plus. The ability to work as a team as well as individually is a must. Must be a motivated learner.
WORK CONDITIONS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Must be able and willing to respond to emergency calls. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis. Must be able to work in adverse conditions to include but not limited to rain, snow, and storms, or submerged in wastewater or potable water.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands and arms to reach and feel, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Employee will be subject to pre-employment, post-accident, random, and reasonable cause drug, and alcohol testing. Employee will be subject to a pre-employment background screening.
RESPONSIBILITY & AUTHORITY:
Responsible for maintaining knowledge and skills necessary to perform work required. Position is merit position as defined in Chapter VIII, Section C-8-5 of the Town Code. Position is subject to all other general personnel regulations and procedures of the Town of Berlin, including disciplinary policy and grievance procedures.
ADMINISTRATIVE, SUPERVISORY, AND OPERATIONAL REPORTING:
Reports directly to Superintendent and/or the Director of Water Resources.
7/30/2025
Charles County Government
Payroll Analyst I
SALARY: $52.75 - $86.30 Hourly | The hiring salary for this position is $66,486.38 annually.
JOB TYPE: Full-time
JOB NUMBER: 2025-00172
OPENING DATE: 07/14/2025
CLOSING DATE: 7/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Department/Division: Fiscal and Administrative Services/Accounting
Pay Grade: 114
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Telework Eligible: Yes
Reports To: Payroll Manager
Supervises: None
SUMMARY
THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION: New hires are eligible to telework after six months of employment following a satisfactory performance appraisal and subject to department approval.
Charles County Government is seeking a dynamic Payroll Analyst I to perform technical payroll work in processing payrolls for County and related agencies. This work involves preparation, maintaining payroll related records and datafiles and assisting employees with payroll related issues. Analyst will process payroll changes and ensure that the payroll data submitted for processing are accurate and comply with payroll and related personnel requirements. This position will perform necessary administrative duties. Analyst will carry out assignments, follow through on matters, and use independent judgment and training to take appropriate actions to deal with standard recurring situations. Assists Payroll Manager with special projects including testing and maintenance of payroll procedures.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Processes payroll information for the preparation of payrolls.
- Reviews and corrects department data entry for payroll hours and leave tracking.
- Assists in the training of department personnel for entry payroll and leave tracking entry.
- Processes new employee data.
- Updates payroll deduction and benefit master files.
- Prepares payroll vendor distribution check requests, salary/fringe billing to outside agencies, direct deposit statements, and other payroll related transactions.
- Maintains payroll and related records and files.
- Updates, corrects, and edits payroll files.
- Responds to employee inquiring and provides assistance regarding payroll related issues.
- Verifies employment and wage information to third parties.
- Processes payroll check corrections and special checks as needed.
- Prepares employee and employer insurance adjustments.
- Coordinates and reconciles unemployment, garnishments, and child support orders for payment.
- Assists with budget position control maintenance.
- Prepares journal entries as required.
- Processes time and attendance records for the Department.
- As assigned, performs work of other positions in the office.
- Performs related work as required.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education and Experience:
AA degree in business or accounting. Three years computerized payroll processing experience or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Licenses or Certifications: None
Special Requirements/Qualifications: None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of Payroll compliance, taxes, and benefits.
- Knowledge of data entry and related computer procedures.
- Knowledge of computer skills using Microsoft Word and Excel and AS400.
- Knowledge of Payroll related laws and regulations.
- Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the workplace.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule depending on needs of department.
- Ability to examine payroll data and ensure its accuracy.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is mostly sedentary with periods of light physical activity and is performed in office surroundings. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs, bend, reach, hold, grasp, and turn objects; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The work requires the ability to speak normally and to use normal or aided vision and hearing.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Principal duties of this job are performed in a general office environment.
7/14/2025
Queen Anne’s County Government
ACCOUNTANT II
Department of Finance & Budget
SALARY: $66,057 - $123,504 (the salary for this position is towards the minimum of the range).
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 31, 2025 at 11:59PM EST
LOCATION: Centreville, MD (in-office)
JOB SUMMARY
This position provides accounting and financial services requiring mostly independent activity under the direction and supervision of the Chief Accounting Officer. The Accountant II position could work on a variety of tasks, but typically focused in one main area. This description includes all areas even though one person is not responsible for all Accountant II functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide cordial, responsive, and accurate customer service.
Project and Capital Asset Accounting:
- Monitor and update the capital asset subsidiary ledger, ensuring that all assets meeting materiality thresholds are capitalized and depreciated.
- Responsible for capital project accounting, including setting up new projects, monitoring for budget issues, working with Departments, and providing reports to the Finance Director.
- Review and identify project budget overages and work directly with departments if a budget amendment is necessary.
- Works directly with County departments and auditors on all capital asset issues and questions.
- Perform all year-end capital procedures including depreciation, reporting, fixed asset schedules for the annual audit, and responding to audit questions on capital items.
- Review accounts payable for potential fixed asset additions.
- Provide general accounting support to departments, including preparing budget amendments, adjusting journal entries, reconciliations, payroll, grant reporting, and other financial tasks to ensure departments have accurate financial information for decision-making.
Audit and Grant Accounting:
- Prepare financial grant reports ensuring that expenditures are within award specifications and that grant reimbursements are received.
- Perform various audit and budget tasks including complex reconciliations. Prepare and enter various adjustments to the General Ledger.
- Participate in the major components of the Audit, to include working directly with the Auditors and other departments, updating and/or creating new spreadsheets and word documents for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and final preparation of the ACFR for submission.
Other Responsibilities:
- Reconcile County bank accounts, following up on outstanding issues and maintaining proper procedures necessary to help identify fraud.
- Manage the County credit cards.
- Create and update procedural manuals.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the Finance Office and County operations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Extensive knowledge and skills in capital projects and fixed assets.
- Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work activities. Skill in the operation of personal computer or analogous computer hardware and word processing, spread sheet, and application software relating to payroll and accounts payable. Ability to write clearly and cogently on a variety of subjects related to the position. Ability to learn and understand the operating issues of other departments and agencies.
- Knowledge of, and experience with, Tyler Munis software is a plus.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Status as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred, but not required.
- Possession of a Class C Maryland Motor Vehicle Operator’s License (or the equivalent from another issuing state) or the ability to obtain such a license within thirty (30) days of employment to position.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration and a minimum of three (3) years of experience performing comparable accounting tasks, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Governmental or non-profit sector preferred, but not required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Typically sit at a desk or computer table. Occasionally walk, stand, or stoop. Occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
- Frequently use office equipment requiring an above average degree of dexterity. Possess a sufficient degree of hearing and speaking to be able to communicate with others both in person and over a telephone. Possess sufficient visual ability to effectively operate all office equipment.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office-like setting that is an environmentally controlled room. The noise level is usually moderate.
COMMENTS
- Employees must conform to applicable policies and safety rules.
- This position is one within the Queen Anne’s County Civil Service System. An employee must serve a period of twelve-month probation during which he or she may be terminated without notice, cause, hearing, or right of appeal.
- This description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.
7/3/2025
Prince George’s County Government
Deputy Director of Finance (Grade 35)
Prince George’s County Government – Office of Finance
Salary: $175,000 – $215,000 (Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience)
Location: Wayne K. Curry Administration Building, Largo, MD
RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED
Prince George’s County Government is seeking an accomplished, results-oriented finance professional to serve as a Deputy Director within the Office of Finance. This senior leadership position plays a pivotal role in shaping strategy, ensuring operational integrity, and directing high-level financial functions. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, have strong analytical and critical thinking skills, possess outstanding communication skills, and be proactive. In addition, they must be independently and highly dependable.
Position Overview:
The Deputy Director works closely with the Director of Finance to oversee the Accounting, Treasury, Risk Management, Debt Management, and Financial Systems Departments. They provide critical administrative leadership, implement fiscal policies, apply the County Charter and laws, and ensure excellence in service delivery across multiple financial functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Director in managing the Office of Finance, including the development and implementation of fiscal policies and managing office priorities.
- Serve as Acting Director when necessary.
- Directly oversee the County’s Accounting, Financial Systems and Risk Management operations.
- Oversee financial systems updates and compliance with legislative requirements.
- Conduct in-depth research and respond to complex complaints, legislative proposals, and inquiries.
- Ensure efficient revenue collection and investment operations.
- Lead and supervise a team of finance professionals.
- Promote professional growth through training and participatory decision-making to ensure staff development.
- Provide technical guidance and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including the County Executive, County Council, county officials, and external finance and business professionals.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or related field.
- Certified Public Accountant license
- Senior-level experience in government finance or public administration.
- Expert knowledge in fiscal policy, accounting principles, and risk management.
- Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and industry standards.
- Excellent written/verbal communication, strategic thinking, and judgment.
- Proven leadership experience in managing diverse financial divisions, risk management principles, and strategic planning skills.
How to Apply:
Submit your resume via email to – financedirector@co.pg.md.us
6/25/2025
Charles County Government
Assistant Chief of Accounting
Department/Division: Fiscal and Administrative Services/Accounting
Pay Grade: 118
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Chief of Accounting
Supervises: Lead Accountant, Asset Accountant
JOB TYPE: Full-time
JOB NUMBER: 2025-00097
DEPARTMENT: FAS ACCOUNTING
OPENING DATE: 06/17/2025
Summary
This is a repost of this position. Previous applicants need not re-apply.
Open until filled with a best consideration date of June 30, 2025.
We are hiring! Charles County Government is currently recruiting for an Assistant Chief of Accounting to become a part of the Department of Fiscal & Administrative Services team.
The hiring range is $87,911.27 - $115,163.88 annually commensurate with experience.
THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION: New hires are eligible to telework after six months of employment following a satisfactory performance appraisal and subject to department approval.
The Assistant Chief of Accounting leads and supports the effective technical accounting services of the division and assists the Chief of Accounting with managing the administration and financial functions of the Accounting Division. The work involves general governmental accounting, payroll, accounts receivable, asset accounting, pensions, and debt service. The Assistant Chief of Accounting will perform complex accounting functions, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency and under broad administrative direction, with the responsibility for determining work plans, methods, and procedures, and guiding divisional activities to achieve required goals and objectives.
Essential Job Functions
- Assists in directing accounting operations, ensuring that transactions are properly and completely recorded in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, County policies and established standards.
- Takes a lead role in the coordination of the Annual Consolidated Financial Report (ACFR) for the County and works with the Chief on the preparation and review of the final document. Works with external auditors during annual audit process, including the planning process, status meetings, County work papers and assignments of audit tasks.
- Manages the review and reconciliation of the monthly and quarterly pension plan statements and OPEB activity to the general ledger and their lead into the County’s ACFR. Prepares the Pension and OPEB footnotes and statements for the ACFR. Researches and provides HR with the annual Pension Census report data.
- Reviews and approves transaction processing, postings, reconciliations and adjustments, journal entries, check requests, and other non-routine actions encountered in the daily operation of the accounting system.
- Monitors all the County debt service items, including bond, capital lease, and loan payments to various financial institutions throughout the year. Codes all debt invoices for payment as received and records the annual bond sale transaction and any debt refunding in the General Ledger. Reconciliation of this activity to the general ledger and lead all pertinent details to the County’s annual ACFR reporting.
- Maintains the County’s debt summary spreadsheets and prepares the debt footnote for the ACFR.
- Maintains all GASB 87 (leases) and GASB 96 (SBITAs) records. Interacts with other county divisions and reviews accounting records to determine new leases/SBITAs. Records these items in FinQuery and prepares all journal entries for entry, ensuring the balances in FinQuery and the accounting system match. Prepares the footnote disclosures on Leases/SBITAs for the ACFR.
- Devises and implements appropriate accounting and office systems, procedures, and methods to improve operational efficiencies and maintains the accounting policies, procedures, and official SOP’s.
- Develops proficiencies in all areas of accounting services by cross-training with all division members.
- Assists in preparing and/or reviewing various federal and state required reports.
- Prepares periodic and special financial statements and reports.
Tests and implements computer applications and updates and trains staff in its use. - Performs accounting and other departmental tasks while filling in for others when absent and as required.
- Directly and indirectly supervises staff in the Accounting Division as assigned
- Ensures that all capital asset records are up-to-date and accurate.
- Reviews all work of the capital asset accountant and implement suggestions for improvement.
- Keeps abreast of new GASB pronouncements and any updates to the accounting rules.
- Works on implementation and subsequent updates to the County's ERP system. Work with other departments on issues that cross over division lines.
- Monitors the County’s Economic Development Loan Funds and updates County administration as required, and files the annual reports to the State.
- Fills in as Acting Chief when he/she is absent and represents Accounting at meetings at the Chief's request.
- Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business with emphasis in Accounting. Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. Supervision and governmental or non-profit entity accounting experience preferred.
Licenses or Certifications:
Certificate as a certified public accountant (CPA) preferred.
Special Requirements/Qualifications:
May be subject to work beyond the normal scheduled hours.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and practices of governmental accounting as applied to the overall operation of the County's central accounting system.
- Knowledge of effective techniques and practices of administration and accounting office management including budgeting, computerization, personnel and purchasing.
- Knowledge of effective techniques of supervision.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations as they pertain to payroll, benefits, taxes, fees, and related required reports.
- Knowledge of advanced spreadsheet techniques, skill with word processing and publishing software, and familiarity with accounting databases and reports.
- Ability to lead on projects that go beyond department/division lines of the County’s organizational chart.
- Ability to direct the operation of the County's central accounting system.
- Ability to utilize excellent customer service skills to resolve water/sewer customer issues.
- Ability to implement effective systems, procedures, and practices to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations and accounting standards.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.
- Ability to review, monitor and identify nonstandard or non-routine activities and take appropriate actions.
- Ability to analyze accounts and prepare financial reports and statements.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the work.
- Ability to keep abreast of all new governmental accounting standards, rules, and regulations.
- Ability to direct the work of professional and clerical staff.
- Ability to operate County vehicle.
Additional Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is sedentary with frequent periods of light physical activity and is performed in office surroundings. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs, bend, reach, hold, grasp, and turn objects; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The work requires the ability to speak plain English normally and to use normal or aided vision and hearing.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Principal duties of this job are performed in a general office environment.
6/25/2025
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