Job Description

Job Title Accountant/Auditor I / II / III, , Grade 18 / 21 / 23
Location Gaithersburg, MD, US
Organization Name Department of Transportation, Division of Parking Management
Medical Exam Medical History
Background Investigation Yes
Financial Disclosure No


CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

This position may be underfilled at the level, Grade 18 (salary - $50,250 to $81,770); or at the level, Grade 21 (salary - $57,455 to $93,895). There is a non-competitive promotional opportunity to an level, Grade 23 (salary $62,873 to $103,034).

This recruitment is being used to fill current and future vacancies in the Department of Transportation.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

About the :

The Division of Parking Management manages the operations and maintenance of parking garages and lots within Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Wheaton central business districts. The program has overall responsibility for the collection and processing of all parking revenue from automated pay stations, individual meters, and cashiered facilities.

The (MCDOT) seeks an Accountant/Auditor to join their financial management operations.

WHAT YOU\'LL BE DOING:

MCDOT seeks an Accountant/Auditor who will be responsible for providing financial management support within the finance section of the Division of Parking management.

The employee will lead the auditing and accounting responsibilities in support of the Division\'s Parking Lot Districts. The employee must understand Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS). This is a hybrid position that entails the incumbent performing auditing and accounting responsibilities. The employee will be expected to be proficient in using ERP accounting systems and other current technology.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Revenue management in areas of parking transaction processing, reconciliation, analysis, and reporting

• Planning and performing audit programs

• Proactively inform senior management of significant risks or exposures related to internal controls, compliance, and/or governance requiring prompt attention

• Identify, create, and participate in the implementation of business process improvements to deliver tangible value to the parking program

• Monthly financial close processes

• Preparing detailed monthly/year-end financial reports; and imprest fund reconciliation

• Preparing working papers, schedules, exhibits and summaries to support audit/accounting findings

• Analyzing assigned funds/accounts on a periodic basis in preparation for year-end closing

• Manage the oversight and reporting of fixed assets

• Training subordinate employee personnel in accounting/auditing work

WHO WE ARE SEEKING:

• You are detail-oriented, organized, timely, and reliable

• You are self-sufficient and a problem-solver who can keep work functions flowing

• You convey information professionally and work well with people at all job levels

• You communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

• You are skillful in using a computer and automated office technology. This may include, but is not limited to knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Office 365), Adobe Reader/Writer, SharePoint, Enterprise software (ERP/Oracle), and other computer-based analytical and modeling tools

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office including inventory work outside the office setting and at field sites.

To ensure a positive workplace and to comply with federal, state and County laws, the incumbent is responsible for completing mandatory trainings within the first three to six months or within the specified timeframe.

For information about Montgomery County\'s comprehensive benefit offerings, please visit the webpage and check out our competitive benefits!
Additional Employment Information

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 . 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 .

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.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County\'s "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff\'s office) are subject to the County\'s ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the website.
Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE:

If filled at Accountant/Auditor I: One (1) year of experience performing professional accounting work.

If filled at Accountant/Auditor II: Two (2) years of experience performing professional accounting work comparable to the Accountant/Auditor I.

If filled at Accountant/Auditor III: Three (3) years of experience performing professional accounting work comparable to the Accountant/Auditor II.

ALL LEVELS - 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.

ALL LEVELS - SUBSTITUTION:

Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) may be substituted for a degree in Accounting or a major in Accounting.
Preferred Criteria

There are NO Preferred Criteria Assessments. All Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated \xe2\x80\x9cQualified\xe2\x80\x9d, placed on the eligible list, and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications of the same grade or higher will be placed on the Eligible List as a \xe2\x80\x9cTransfer\xe2\x80\x9d candidate and may be considered for an interview.

Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:

\xc2\xb7 Experience in generally accepted accounting principles for governmental accounting to include GAAP/GAAS standards and statements.

\xc2\xb7 Experience using an ERP accounting system, particularly Oracle or Oracle E-Business.

\xc2\xb7 Experience preparing and interpreting financial reports and statements.

\xc2\xb7 Experience planning and executing an audit of financial data under minimal supervision.

\xc2\xb7 Experience communicating orally (i.e., presentation, phone calls, briefings, etc.) and in writing (i.e., reports, emails, letters, etc.)

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 Salary 62873
Maximum Salary 103034
Currency USD

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