Economic Workforce Accountant - Non-Merit (Specialist Officer I)

Salary $46,654.
00 - $60,467.
00 Annually Location Towson, MD Job Type NON MERIT Job Number NM.
143 02-24 Department ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Opening Date 02/25/2024 Closing Date Continuous DESCRIPTION BENEFITS Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week, plus County benefits.
This position is ARPA funded through December 2026.
A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Department of Economic and Workforce Development.
Non-Merit positions are not classified within Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
All interested candidates must apply at this time.
Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered.
You may attach your resume to the application.
Examples of Duties Job Purpose Under general supervision, performs comprehensive professional accounting and financial management tasks for departmental accounts and grant portfolios.
Essential Job Duties Maintains accurate accounting records for multiple grant funding sources using Excel and Workday Financials software.
Prepares detailed monthly, quarterly and annual reports for grant funding sources.
Maintains a variety of accounts.
Prepares and analyzes complex accounting reports and financial statements related to accounts.
Provides accurate accounting records and supporting documentation to internal and external auditors.
Reconciles accounts with audit outcomes.
Maintains balance and expenditure activity status for grants.
Provides assistance and direction to fiscal staff and grantees.
Conducts and participates in periodic audits of grant accounts.
Communicate with grantors and subgrantees.
Leads grant closing procedures and other year-end operations.
Participates in managing grant portfolios.
Participates in creating and reviewing budgets for federal and State grants.
Participates in special accounting, financial, and procedural studies.
May train, lead, or supervise professional and clerical accounting personnel.
May coordinate or supervise a specialized accounting function.
Examples of Other Duties Performs other related duties as required.
NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class.
They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class.
Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.
Qualifications Required Education and Experience Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting; Plus Two years’ professional experience in accounting or auditing.
OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with an A.
A.
degree in accounting; Plus Four years’ experience in accounting, auditing, or bookkeeping, at least two years of which were at the professional level.
Education in accounting beyond a bachelor’s degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Entry Level) Knowledge of accounting, cost accounting, and auditing theory, principles, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of government organizations and accounting systems and practices.
Knowledge of grant and capital accounting.
Knowledge of automated accounting systems.
Knowledge of loan receivables, preparation of amortization schedules and interest calculations.
Intermediate knowledge of Excel.
Skill in maintaining complex accounting records.
Skill in analyzing accounts, ledgers, journals, and other accounting records and statements.
Skill in preparing periodic fiscal reports and grant documents.
Ability to learn and apply County accounting rules and procedures.
Ability to interpret laws, codes, and standards.
Ability to lead and instruct others.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Full Performance) Knowledge of County organization and Workday budgeting system.
Knowledge of County accounting systems and practices.
Knowledge of Workday financial management software.
Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing performance of duties.
Advanced knowledge of Excel.
Skill in applying all laws, codes, and standards to accounting procedures.
Skill in leading and instructing others.
Ability to assist in the development of fiscal tracking systems.
Ability to conduct complex accounting, financial, and procedural studies.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURES Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application.
Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Please attach a copy of your resume to your application.
Conditions of Employment Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Physical and Environmental Conditions The work of this classification is essentially sedentary but may involve walking, standing, and other limited physical activities.
Employment Background Investigation Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.
Please Note – This position is ARPA funded through December 2026.
Agency Baltimore County Address 308 Allegheny Avenue Towson, Maryland, 21204 Phone 410-887-3135 Website https://www.
baltimorecountymd.
gov Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week, plus County benefits.
This position is ARPA funded through December 2026.
A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Department of Economic and Workforce Development.
Non-Merit positions are not classified within Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
All interested candidates must apply at this time.
Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered.
You may attach your resume to the application.
Examples of Duties Job Purpose Under general supervision, performs comprehensive professional accounting and financial management tasks for departmental accounts and grant portfolios.
Essential Job Duties Maintains accurate accounting records for multiple grant funding sources using Excel and Workday Financials software.
Prepares detailed monthly, quarterly and annual reports for grant funding sources.
Maintains a variety of accounts.
Prepares and analyzes complex accounting reports and financial statements related to accounts.
Provides accurate accounting records and supporting documentation to internal and external auditors.
Reconciles accounts with audit outcomes.
Maintains balance and expenditure activity status for grants.
Provides assistance and direction to fiscal staff and grantees.
Conducts and participates in periodic audits of grant accounts.
Communicate with grantors and subgrantees.
Leads grant closing procedures and other year-end operations.
Participates in managing grant portfolios.
Participates in creating and reviewing budgets for federal and State grants.
Participates in special accounting, financial, and procedural studies.
May train, lead, or supervise professional and clerical accounting personnel.
May coordinate or supervise a specialized accounting function.
Examples of Other Duties Performs other related duties as required.
NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class.
They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class.
Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.
Qualifications Required Education and Experience Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting; Plus Two years’ professional experience in accounting or auditing.
OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with an A.
A.
degree in accounting; Plus Four years’ experience in accounting, auditing, or bookkeeping, at least two years of which were at the professional level.
Education in accounting beyond a bachelor’s degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Entry Level) Knowledge of accounting, cost accounting, and auditing theory, principles, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of government organizations and accounting systems and practices.
Knowledge of grant and capital accounting.
Knowledge of automated accounting systems.
Knowledge of loan receivables, preparation of amortization schedules and interest calculations.
Intermediate knowledge of Excel.
Skill in maintaining complex accounting records.
Skill in analyzing accounts, ledgers, journals, and other accounting records and statements.
Skill in preparing periodic fiscal reports and grant documents.
Ability to learn and apply County accounting rules and procedures.
Ability to interpret laws, codes, and standards.
Ability to lead and instruct others.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Full Performance) Knowledge of County organization and Workday budgeting system.
Knowledge of County accounting systems and practices.
Knowledge of Workday financial management software.
Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing performance of duties.
Advanced knowledge of Excel.
Skill in applying all laws, codes, and standards to accounting procedures.
Skill in leading and instructing others.
Ability to assist in the development of fiscal tracking systems.
Ability to conduct complex accounting, financial, and procedural studies.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURES Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application.
Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Please attach a copy of your resume to your application.
Conditions of Employment Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Physical and Environmental Conditions The work of this classification is essentially sedentary but may involve walking, standing, and other limited physical activities.
Employment Background Investigation Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.
Please Note – This position is ARPA funded through December 2026.
Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time EmployeesBaltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees.
New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.
Equal Opportunity EmployerBaltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.
Smoke free workplaceAll Baltimore County offices are smoke free.
Drug free workplaceBaltimore County provides a drug free workplace.
Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.
Employee Assistance ProgramOur Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.
Health InsuranceIn order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date.
New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire.
Plans offered include:Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.
Flexible Spending AccountsOpportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
Life InsuranceIn order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000.
Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions.
The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.
RetirementEmployees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Paid LeaveSick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week.
No maximum on accrual.
Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.
Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week.
Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.
Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year.
Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year.
These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.
Bereavement LeaveJury LeaveMilitary LeaveBaltimore County Employees Federal Credit UnionMembership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.
Direct DepositPayroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.
Deferred CompensationNationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.
DisclaimerThis is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County.
Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration.
This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.