Accountant/Auditor Supervisor (General Accounting Supervisor), Grade 26 Job Vacancy in Montgomery County Government Rockville, MD – Updated today

Are you looking for a New Job or Looking for better opportunities?
We got a New Job Opening for

Full Details :
Company Name : Montgomery County Government
Location : Rockville, MD
Position :

Job Description : This recruitment supersedes the previous recruitment for this position. Candidates must reapply in order to be considered.
The mission of the Department of Finance is to prudently manage financial operations, recommend and implement sound fiscal policies, safeguard public assets, and encourage a safe environment on public property. The Department of Finance is responsible for the financial administration of the County government, including accounting and payroll, debt and cash management, tax billing and revenue collection, economic and revenue forecasting, and risk management.
The department is hiring Accountant/Auditor Supervisor (General Accounting Supervisor) positions which are responsible for the units that account for the County’s Funds (examples provided in parentheses), including: General, Capital Projects, Debt Service, Special Revenue (Fire, Mass Transit), Enterprise (Solid Waste, Parking), Internal Service (Health Benefits, Risk Management), Trust (retirement plans and OPEB), and Custodial Funds. Accounting Supervisor positions may also supervise fixed asset and long-term debt accounting, bank reconciliation program, or financial reporting for the County’s financial statements and act as liaison with County Component Unit agencies and selected other departments and funds.
Supervisory responsibilities include supervision of accounting staff; liaison to department staff; planning, coordinating and directing the activities of the funds/programs. Technical accounting responsibilities include performing complex accounting analysis and research utilizing an in-depth knowledge of governmental accounting standards (GASB); analyzing and implementing new accounting standards; preparing and reviewing the financial statements and related disclosures for publication in the County’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and supporting reconciliations, analysis and work papers; production of reports such as interim financial statements, State Uniform Financial Report, Debt Service Booklet, Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) and abandoned property reports; providing ongoing technical advice and consultation on technical accounting issues; and preparing and reviewing financial transactions. Responsibilities also include recommending and implementing business process improvements, written communication of audit, control and process deficiencies and participating in research and resolution of system-related issues. Accounting Supervisors are also responsible for accounting and reporting of grants administered within the County.
The Accounting Supervisor is highly proficient in governmental accounting standards, and as such, is required to have considerable accounting knowledge and experience; the position also requires considerable experience with automated financial systems, preferably Oracle eBusiness and Business Intelligence reporting tools, and software tools such as Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint. Previous government accounting experience is preferred. Applicants who are Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) should confirm such active certification by including their CPA number, the state of issue and whether the license is active or inactive.
Competitive Benefits
As a supervisor of unionized employees, this position has a responsibility for fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.
A criminal background and credit history check will be conducted on the selected candidate prior to appointment and will be a significant factor in the hiring decision.
Additional Employment Information
Effective August 30, 2021 all new hires will be required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus prior to their first date of employment. Individuals who are unable to be vaccinated should contact OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov to discuss possible accommodations.
OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.
Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant’s responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a “Lateral Transfer” candidate and may be considered for interview.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Minimum Qualifications
Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting; or a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Public Administration or a related field with a major of accounting coursework.
Experience : Considerable (i.e., five (5) years) professional experience in a financial accounting, auditing or business administration field at the full performance level or 2 (two) years of experience performing work as a senior-level accountant and/or auditor.
Substitution : Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) may be substituted for a degree in Accounting or a major in Accounting.
Preferred Criteria
All applicants will be reviewed by OHR for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated Qualified, placed on the Eligible List, and may be considered for an interview. Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and experience researching, analyzing, and applying accounting standards and statements issued by GASB, FASB, and/or FASAB.
Experience preparing an ACFR or similar financial report including underlying financial statements and footnote disclosures, and in overseeing related year-end closing processes.
Experience supervising a complex accounting operation comprised of professional accounting staff in both traditional office and telework settings.
Experience using accounting and financial management software normally found in a large organization such as integrated ERP applications like Oracle, Business Intelligence reporting tools, MS Office, and a workpaper software solution like Pfx Engagement.
Experience specific to general ledger operations that include preparing, reviewing, and/or auditing complex journal entries and account reconciliations, and playing a key role in the monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger close process.
Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are same grade or higher will be placed on Eligible List as a Transfer candidate and may be considered for interview.
Minimum Salary 70377 Maximum Salary 116825 Currency USD

This post is listed Under  accountant jobs

Disclaimer : Hugeshout works to publish latest job info only and is no where responsible for any errors. Users must Research on their own before joining any company