Prince George's County Public Schools
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
The Senior Accountant is responsible for one or more areas within the Department of Business Operations and is expected to display considerable initiative in meeting deadlines, as well as identifying ways to improve and/or streamline processes within their area of responsibility. At this level, considerable initiative and independent judgment are expected in resolving day-to-day problems, even where clear-cut guidelines are not available. The Senior Accountant can be involved in accounting for unrestricted liabilities; revising the Accounting and Financial Reporting Procedures Manual; and compilation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and the Maryland Department of Education Annual Financial Report (AFR). The Senior Accountant works closely with Assistant Controllers to apply methods in accordance with established principles to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
Brief Description
This is an ASASP Unit III Table 900 position Grade 30
Salary Range: $82,434-$165,912
Closing Date: May 29, 2025
Job Requirements
Performs complex booking, analysis, monitoring and reconciliation of assets, liability, revenue, expense and encumbrance entries
Performs transactional uploads from internal and external computer systems and vouches data for posting to the general ledger, ensuring that fund check and other failures are resolved in a timely manner;
Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and reconciling transactions, as well as by resolving discrepancies;
Maintains a close working relationship with cross-sectional accounting, grant finance and other teams in the Business Management Services (BMS) Division
Summarizes financial status by collecting information, preparing financial statements and reports, for internal and external users;
Supports month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes, including the preparation of audit schedules, notes to the financial statements, statistical schedules and other sections of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR);
Develops and documents business processes, accounting policies, procedures and tools to strengthen internal controls and streamline compliance with School System, Government and donor regulations and requirements;
Interacts and closely communicates with program managers, analysts, accountants and other stakeholders to develop appropriate responses to audit findings and/or resolve compliance findings in audits;
Works with internal and external auditors on audits and program reviews within areas of responsibility~
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations;
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or finance, master’s degree preferred; with at least five (5) years progressively responsible professional experience as an accountant, preferably working in a CPA firm auditing nonprofits and/or governmental agencies, in a governmental agency, or ideally, in a school system.
Certification Requirements
CPA, CMA, CFE, or CGFM preferred
Charles County Government
DIRECTOR OF FISCAL & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Salary: $126,208.10 - $204,456.92 Annually commensurate with experience.
Location MD 20646, La Plata, MD
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2025-00042
Department: FAS ADMIN
Opening Date: 04/01/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Charles County Government is seeking an experienced Director of Fiscal and Administrative Services to perform executive financial management and administrative management work in directing the County's financial affairs, assigned County functions, programs and services. Responsibilities involve planning, organizing, and directing the accounting and fiscal reporting, financial management, utilities billing, budgeting, purchasing, information technology, and cash and investment functions of the County; providing financial advice, estimates, projections, options and proposals to the Board of County Commissioners, the County Administrator and County staff; providing all department heads fiscal information regarding their operations; and providing leadership, program direction, policy guidance, and administrative oversight to managers, staff, and others carrying out assigned activities. Work is performed under broad administrative direction, with the employee responsible for determining the work plans, methods and procedures and guiding departmental activities to achieve required goals and objectives.
Essential Job Functions
- Plans, directs, controls, and coordinates diverse work programs including management of County finances, budgeting, accounting, purchasing, information technology systems, and treasury. Establishes and monitors controls to evaluate performance in meeting program and County objectives; takes appropriate actions to correct performance and to adjust programs to meet requirements.
- Manages positions and personnel to make best use of employees; selects employees and develops their capabilities; plans for succession of key personnel; counsels employees and administers discipline; handles human resource matters in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
- Establishes goals and objectives for assigned County functions; approves work methods and procedures; reports on overall progress and effectiveness of programs.
- Plans and uses resources economically; prepares accurate budgets and monitors expenditures.
- Establishes and maintains effective means of coordinating plans and schedules with other County departments and external organizations; takes appropriate actions to maintain effective coordination in the event of delays and other problems, ensures that unit activities do not conflict with organizational goals.
- Develops plans to meet unexpected situations, new developments and changes in programs; prepares for emergencies; understands the factors and conditions affecting programs and recommends appropriate responses when these change.
- Directs preparation of management reports; develops and presents conclusions and recommendations.
- Communicates understanding and support of organization goals and programs through actions and spoken and written words; interacts effectively with individuals and groups at all levels; maintains ties with external organizations; keeps all interested and involved parties informed of matters requiring their attention.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable policies, rules, regulations, and laws; stays abreast of legal, regulatory and policy developments affecting areas of responsibility; enforces legal and regulatory requirements impartially.
- Assumes the responsibilities and functions of the Director of Fiscal Services as set forth in the Charles County Code.
- Serves as a committee member of the County's two pension plans, OPEB, and Worker's Compensation and as chairman to administer the County's LOSAP plan for fire and rescue personnel. Serves on other Committees as assigned.
- Provides financial advice, estimates, projections, options and proposals to the Board of County Commissioners, the County Administrator and County staff.
- Provides all department heads and affiliated County Agencies fiscal information regarding their operations.
- Secures funding for vehicles, equipment, and capital projects through capital lease and bond financing. Capital lease includes awarding bid, document review, closing, and approving purchases throughout the year. Bond financing includes review of the Official Statement, preparing a Bond Presentation, presenting to the three rating agencies. After bond funding is received, includes review and monitoring that funds are spent appropriately.
- Participates in the Executive Leadership Team and assisting in the development and execution of the Commissioners Goals and Objectives.
- Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Finance, or Information Technology. Ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the management of government functions, programs and services that included management of diverse fiscal, administrative and information technology services, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Licenses or Certifications: Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Special Requirements/Qualifications: May be subject to work beyond the normal scheduled hours of work.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of principles, concepts and practices of public administration as applied to the management of county government functions, programs, and services.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and fiscal management as applied to government accounting.
- Knowledge of administrative practices and procedures as applied to the operations of a diverse fiscal management operation.
- Knowledge of management principles and practices as applied to budgeting, personnel, purchasing, information technology, cash and investments, and related operations.
- Ability to plan, organize and direct the accounting and fiscal reporting, financial management, utilities billing, budgeting, purchasing, information technology, and cash and investment functions of the County.
- Ability to provide leadership, program direction, policy guidance and administrative oversight to managers and staff.
- Ability to provide financial advice, estimates, projections, options and proposals to the Board of County Commissioners, the County Administrator and County staff.
- Ability to ensure the timely and accurate production of financial reports and statements.
- Ability to coordinate diverse activities that are difficult to integrate and manage efficiently.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the work.
- Ability to direct the work of professionals.
- Ability to maintain information confidentially.
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 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/Administration
Pay Grade: 123
FLSA Status: Exempt
Telework Eligible: Yes
Reports To: County Administrator
Supervises: Chief of Budget, Chief of Purchasing, Chief of Accounting,
Chief Information Officer, Chief of Treasury, and
Fiscal and Administration Coordinator
4/7/2025
St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
The St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission (MetCom) is a quasi-governmental agency that provides water and sewer services for residents and businesses in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. MetCom has a customer base of over 18,000 and exceeds $20 million in annual revenues.
MetCom has an opening for a Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer is a critical role in a fast-paced organization. The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the planning and direction of financial operations of MetCom, including supervising and managing all activities, operations, and personnel of the Fiscal Department. Supervises customer service, including utility billing and past due collection activities. Oversees accounts payable, payroll, purchasing, grant and loan administration, and tax reporting. Performs financial reporting, budgeting, and debt management. Creates/updates financial polices to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations and generally accepted accounting principles. Position reports to the Executive Director.
We are seeking an individual with deep financial acumen and a strong track record of success. This individual will have robust collaboration and problem-solving skills with experience in financial management and accounting in the public sector.
Essential Responsibilities
- Performs budget development and analysis tasks including budget amendments and rate calculations.
- Advises the Metropolitan Commission Board on the overall MetCom operating and capital improvement budget amendments and rate calculations.
- Oversees the annual general and single audit.
- Manages investment banking services.
- Creates/updates financial policies to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, IRS, and other governmental agencies.
- Supervises the acquisition and management of state and federal grants and loans.
- Financial statement preparation; Balances general ledgers, reconciles general journals, and maintains the Commission books.
- Manages debt service, amortization requirements and performs rate calculations.
- Manages the Commission’s fixed assets inventory system and consumables inventory.
- Supervises accounts payable and payroll including IRS reporting.
- Supervises Customer Service, including customer billing and past due collection activities, online bill presentment and payment and reporting to the MetCom Board; Ensures efficient customer relations.
- Oversees the procurement function.
- Manages the automated data processing systems used for customer billing, payroll, purchasing, accounts payable, cost accounting, accounts receivables, financial management, etc.
- Oversees OPEB actuarial study/report and serves as OPEB Trust trustee.
- Edits and approves new customer entry for Engineering Dept Clerk.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge and Skills:
- Highly motivated individual with proven success in fiscal management.
- Ability to think and problem-solve creatively
- Strong time management skills; highly organized and detail-oriented
- Expert knowledge of advanced Accounting Principles and GASB
- Strong understanding of accounting and financial concepts, including the preparation of financial statements (balance sheets, income statement, cash flow statement, etc) with the ability to provide meaningful analytics and recommendations surrounding those financial statements.
- Experienced in financial management and accounting in the public sector.
- Ability to develop strong partnerships within the Company and be comfortable interacting at all levels of the organization including extensive interaction with the Board.
- Experience in innovative approaches to funding large complex public projects.
- Excellent computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications with strong command of spreadsheets
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, rules & regulations regarding fiscal administration and management
- Ability to supervise and motivate assigned staff
Ability to:
- Follow strict deadlines and be highly organized
- Work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, and regulations.
- Gather analyze and evaluate a variety of data
- Self-motivate
- Demonstrate capacity to frame complex situations and present options
- Provide guidance to people with a wide range of cultural backgrounds, training and experience
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field, Ten years or more of progressively responsible related experience; or any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the functions of the job. MA or MBA or CPA or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) desired.
Physical Demands:
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 the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, or handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
In order to be considered for the position, all applicants must complete an online application which includes an updated resume via https://www.metcom.org Please click on the Human Resources tab then click on the “click here” under Employment News or click on “Open Position” to select the appropriate position and complete the application process.
The Metropolitan Commission is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic covered by law.
3/13/25
University Park
TOWN TREASURER
The Town of University Park seeks a Part-Time Treasurer with 5+ years’ accounting and finance experience. This position is responsible for all phases of the financial activities of the Town related to budgeting, accounting, investments, tax collection and financial record keeping. Work involves the application of basic government accounting principles and state and federal reporting requirements and practices within the limits of policies and procedures established by the Town. This employee must routinely use independent judgement when performing tasks.
Essential Duties and Tasks
- Maintains and administers the Town’s general financial operations.
- Prepares all payrolls, and payroll tax forms, and quarterly and annual filings including 1099’s.
- Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports/statements and other financial reports as needed.
- Assists the Mayor and Town Administrator with preparing the annual budget, coordinates the budget process and monitors the approved budget throughout the year, including the Town’s Capital Improvement Plan.
- Provides strategic analysis and regular reports on the current and future financial status of the Town, to include long-term planning to ensure the ongoing fiscal health of the Town.
- Partners with Department Heads to ensure the annual budget process is conducted in a strategic and purposeful manner, to include development of key performance measures.
- Maintains financial records for each of the Town funds as required.
- Manages accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and daily cash management functions.
- Administers the Maryland State Retirement System plan.
- Administers all employee benefit plans.
- Performs monthly bank account reconciliations.
- Reconciles all other appropriate general ledger accounts monthly including capital expenditures.
- Prepares monthly treasurer’s report (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Disbursements).
- Presents the Treasurer’s Report during the Town Council meeting.
- Makes recommendations to the Town Council on financial matters.
- Conduct yearly inventory of all Capital Assets.
- Prepares an annual Capital Assets report.
- Tracks Fixed Asset additions and deletions including all vehicles.
- Responsible for the management of the Town’s investment portfolio.
- Works with outside auditors to complete the Annual Audit.
- Prepares and sends out invoices for Personal Property taxes for businesses located in the Town.
- Processes weekly billing and collections for various town services.
- Handles weekly bank deposits/petty cash needs.
- Identifies and assist the Town with applying for grants, such as the Maryland State Police Aid grant, Bond Bills, infrastructure grants, and other grants as needed.
Administer General Office Functions
- Manages preparation and submitting bi-weekly payroll.
- Processes all payroll deductions including health and pension contributions.
- Maintains complete and accurate personnel files in accordance with State and Federal guidelines.
- Coordinates liability/workers compensation insurances and overall risk management.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Education Requirement
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Management or closely related field.
- Treasurers certification or training are desirable.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in accounting practices and procedures, payroll and benefits management, revenue and accounts payable management (local or federal government experience helpful).
- Experience with QuickBooks Online and bill.com
- Experience as a Treasurer, Deputy Treasurer or Senior Accountant with local and federal government experience preferred.
- Exceptional accuracy required.
- Excellent computer skills including, but not limited to Microsoft office (excel, word, etc.), adobe acrobat.
- Good oral and writing skills.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee will also perform other reasonably related job duties as assigned and required by the Town Administrator. The Town reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises.
This is a 30 hour a week, part-time position with benefits. The salary range is $65,000 to $70,000. Benefits will include Federal Holidays, vacation/sick leave, and participation in the Maryland State Retirement Pension system.
02/25/25
Howard County Government
Deputy County Auditor
POSITION SUMMARY:
Assist in the annual county government wide risk assessment process, and the development the multiyear audit plan. Perform reviews of complex legislations, analysis of budget requests and related program and operational proposals of agencies subject to the County Council's budget authority. Plan, supervise and participate in complex audit assignments. This is an Executive Exempt position which serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE:
$54.96 - $72.00
$114,319 - $149,766
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Performs advanced and highly responsible professional level work under executive level direction. Work includes program analysis, fiscal impact analysis of proposed legislation, analysis of budget requests and related program and operational proposals of agencies subject to the County Council's budget authority, and planning, supervising and participating in complex audit assignments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is **Executive Exempt** and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Works and cooperates with co-workers and supervisors at all levels.
- Learns and performs all essential job functions accurately.
- Performs risk assessments, develop multiyear audit plans, plan and coordinate complex audits, and oversees staff in the conduct of audits of agencies and department units.
- Analyzes or oversees staff who analyze the most complex proposed legislation to determine the fiscal and operational impact and may present findings and recommendations to the County Council.
- Analyzes or oversees staff who analyze the most difficult budget requests and related program and operational proposals of agencies subject to the County Council's appropriation authority.
- Meets with the County Council, County officials, and representatives of agencies subject to the Council's appropriation authority; prepares and presents findings and recommendations to the County Council and other elected and appointed officials.
- Responds to Council inquiries.
- May require attending meetings of the County Council.
- Represents the County Auditor in his/her absence. Performs related work as required.
- Reviews work of staff members; instructs, counsels and evaluates staff members; reviews work papers and draft reports; prepares final drafts of reports for the County Auditor's review.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelors degree and six (6) years of related experience.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in finance and/or accounting.
Experience in governmental program and fiscal analysis and auditing or public accounting, with a minimum of four (4) years experience in an audit leadership role.
Graduate degree in Finance, Public Administration or Government Policy. Certification as a Public Accountant in Maryland a plus.
Extensive knowledge of County government, functions, programs, and general, financial, and administrative policies and procedures of County government and other agencies subject to the Council's appropriation authority.
Extensive ability to analyze financial transactions, statements, and records.
Extensive ability to analyze the operations, practices, policies, and procedures to identify opportunities for improvements and design improvements to financial management systems and practices.
Extensive ability to analyze complex legislation and budget requests.
Extensive knowledge of the policies and requirements of Federal and state agencies regarding financial and program transactions and reporting of the County government.
Extensive knowledge of the applications of computer technology to the financial and management processes of County government.
Extensive ability to review the work of staff members and provide constructive feedback and evaluations. Extensive ability to apply accepted principles and techniques to financial and program analysis.
Extensive ability to represent the County Auditor in meetings with the County Council and with Federal, state, and local fiscal and management personnel.
Extensive ability to listen and communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.
Extensive ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with colleagues, County officials, and the public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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 the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.
Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.
At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation
5/16/25
The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission
CORPORATE ACCOUNTANT III (14345, GRADE 28)
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The Accounting Division in the Finance Department of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (the Commission) is seeking a Corporate Accountant III in the General Accounting section. This full-time, career position reports directly to the Corporate Accounting Manager.
The Commission is a bi-county local government agency located outside of Washington D.C. and includes the Planning and Parks Departments for both Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties as well as the Recreation Department in Prince George’s County. As a governmental agency, the Commission uses Fund Accounting as its system of accounting.
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Examples of Important Duties
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- Oversees and directs the Capital Assets and Grants work programs.
- Maintains quality control, develops performance metrics and focuses on process improvements and optimal customer service delivery.
- Reviews subordinate work and ensures program deadlines are met.
- Ensures SOPs for all major job functions are developed and maintained for the sections.
- Updates and recommends related Commission Practices and Administrative procedures.
- Develops and/or recommends improvements to Capital Assets and Grants policies, procedures and reports.
- Develops and facilitates Commission-wide training for Capital Assets.
- Manages Capital Assets and Grants system modules and subsidiary systems.
- Assists with the implementation of new or upgrades to financial systems and performs as lead on assigned module(s).
- Reconciles subsidiary systems and accounts to the General Ledger.
- Manages and maintains accounting for other assigned fund(s) (i.e., Enterprise Fund).
- Performs monthly reconciliation of assigned accounts related to the programs or funds.
- Prepares related projections, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report schedules, statements and supplements related to the programs or funds.
- Provides analysis and documentation to auditors.
- Investigates accounting errors and analyzes discrepancies. Processes adjusting entries or recommends correcting entries for assigned programs or funds.
- Enters and prepares budgets and adjustments as needed or requested by the operating departments.
Preferred Skills
- Full Cycle Accounting experience, that includes Grants, Capital Assets and Accounts Receivable.
- Experience with large Capital Asset programs including handling additions, disposals, depreciation, and trade-ins/discounts within various governmental funds.
- Experience with Grants, Grant accounting, billing, and the related revenue recognition and reporting.
- The ability to perform complex account analysis and maintain a high degree of accuracy.
- The ability to work with on-line financial systems and other software. Enterprise Resource System (ERP) experience preferred.
- Governmental Accounting experience that includes work with governmental fund accounting.
- Ability to provide leadership and training.
- Ability to lead special projects.
- Ability to work independently and with staff on all levels.
- Microsoft Excel (intermediate level).
- Great organization, communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
- Ability to research and resolve problems.
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Minimum Qualifications
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management, Public Administration or any related field.
- Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting that includes work in the range of duties and responsibilities in this class specification.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total 8 years.
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Supplemental Information
- Classification Specification Corporate Accountant III
Excellent benefits package includes generous leave, extensive health coverage, deferred compensation plan, employer's retirement plan, and work-life programs.
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)
M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
The City of Alexandria
The City of Alexandria's Finance Department is looking for a detail oriented, experienced, and collaborative Financial Reporting Manager to join our team. As a member of the Accounting Division, the Financial Reporting Manager directly supervises and manages the financial reporting team, which is responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), in addition to other important financial reporting tasks and deliverables. A significant aspect of this work involves use of the City's enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, Munis. The Financial Reporting Manager is an expert in governmental fund accounting who takes ownership of and responsibility for production of accurate and complete key financial reports in a timely matter. The Financial Reporting Manager leads a team of accounting professionals with responsibility for the accurate and timely production of the City's ACFR, management and reporting of its capital assets, managing year-end closings, grant and bond accounting, and other regulatory and
financial reporting tasks, as well as the successful research and resolution of all discrepancies. Additionally, the Financial Reporting Manager, along with the Comptroller, is the primary point of contact for the City's annual audits, including the Single Audit. The Financial Reporting Manager has considerable latitude for independent judgment under the general supervision of the Comptroller. The day-to-day work of the Financial Reporting Manager is generally self-directed and determined by the City's overall financial reporting needs.
The Opportunity – Examples of Work
Manages the production of the City's ACFR and preparation of all relevant supporting documentation including deliverables for the annual external basic financial statements and single audits;
Oversees the compilation and distribution of the ACFR to individuals and organizations;
Supervises the grant and bond accounting processes;
Assigns duties, supervises and evaluates progress, and sets direction for the City's financial reporting program including co-managing the monthly and year-end accounting close processes;
Ensures staff work is thoroughly reviewed and that staff are cross-trained and empowered to grow professionally;
Serves as the organizational expert on GASB standards and interprets changes to accounting processes and procedures, recommending and implementing courses of action, both internally and to external departmental partners;
Effectively communicates with staff to ensure that new practices, processes, and procedures are
implemented appropriately;
Co-manages the maintenance of the general ledger, reconciliation of accounts, and accurate reporting of governmental funds;
Evaluates employees’ performance;
Responds to financial reporting requests from internal and external sources; and
Performs related work as required.
Minimum & Additional Requirements
Four-year college degree; at least five years of experience in professional accounting work, including at least one year of experience in a supervisory capacity; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Five years’ experience in governmental accounting work, including leading the production of an ACFR; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; three or more years of supervisory experience leading a public sector accounting/reporting team; experience utilizing a complex financial software system (e.g. Munis, Oracle/PeopleSoft, etc.) in a large organization; deep knowledge of governmental fund accounting and reporting; experience performing complex reconciliations of financial information; experience compiling governmental fund-based financial statements.
Professional certification (Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM); advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment background checks including but not limited to a criminal background check. The selection process for this position may include a phone or virtual interview, and in-person interview.
The starting salary range for this position is $72,597.46 to $101,773.10 (midpoint of the grade), based on qualifications and experience. The incumbent can eventually be awarded up to $127,755.68 (Step 20) with tenure and job performance.
4/24/25
The City of Alexandria
The City of Alexandria's Finance Department is looking for a detail oriented, experienced, and collaborative Financial Reporting Manager to join our team. As a member of the Accounting Division, the Financial Reporting Manager directly supervises and manages the financial reporting team, which is responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), in addition to other important financial reporting tasks and deliverables. A significant aspect of this work involves use of the City's enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, Munis. The Financial Reporting Manager is an expert in governmental fund accounting who takes ownership of and responsibility for production of accurate and complete key financial reports in a timely matter. The Financial Reporting Manager leads a team of accounting professionals with responsibility for the accurate and timely production of the City's ACFR, management and reporting of its capital assets, managing year-end closings, grant and bond accounting, and other regulatory and
financial reporting tasks, as well as the successful research and resolution of all discrepancies. Additionally, the Financial Reporting Manager, along with the Comptroller, is the primary point of contact for the City's annual audits, including the Single Audit. The Financial Reporting Manager has considerable latitude for independent judgment under the general supervision of the Comptroller. The day-to-day work of the Financial Reporting Manager is generally self-directed and determined by the City's overall financial reporting needs.
The Opportunity – Examples of Work
Manages the production of the City's ACFR and preparation of all relevant supporting documentation including deliverables for the annual external basic financial statements and single audits;
Oversees the compilation and distribution of the ACFR to individuals and organizations;
Supervises the grant and bond accounting processes;
Assigns duties, supervises and evaluates progress, and sets direction for the City's financial reporting program including co-managing the monthly and year-end accounting close processes;
Ensures staff work is thoroughly reviewed and that staff are cross-trained and empowered to grow professionally;
Serves as the organizational expert on GASB standards and interprets changes to accounting processes and procedures, recommending and implementing courses of action, both internally and to external departmental partners;
Effectively communicates with staff to ensure that new practices, processes, and procedures are
implemented appropriately;
Co-manages the maintenance of the general ledger, reconciliation of accounts, and accurate reporting of governmental funds;
Evaluates employees’ performance;
Responds to financial reporting requests from internal and external sources; and
Performs related work as required.
Minimum & Additional Requirements
Four-year college degree; at least five years of experience in professional accounting work, including at least one year of experience in a supervisory capacity; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Five years’ experience in governmental accounting work, including leading the production of an ACFR; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; three or more years of supervisory experience leading a public sector accounting/reporting team; experience utilizing a complex financial software system (e.g. Munis, Oracle/PeopleSoft, etc.) in a large organization; deep knowledge of governmental fund accounting and reporting; experience performing complex reconciliations of financial information; experience compiling governmental fund-based financial statements.
Professional certification (Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM); advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment background checks including but not limited to a criminal background check. The selection process for this position may include a phone or virtual interview, and in-person interview.
The starting salary range for this position is $72,597.46 to $101,773.10 (midpoint of the grade), based on qualifications and experience. The incumbent can eventually be awarded up to $127,755.68 (Step 20) with tenure and job performance.
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