About the Department

Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be based on the candidate's qualifications and experience:

Accountant/Auditor I, Grade 18 $62,328 - $97,451
Accountant/Auditor II, Grade 21 $70,556 - $112,166
Accountant/Auditor III, Grade 23 $76,742 - $122,168

WHO WE ARE

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.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Department of Finance is recruiting for an Accountant/Auditor III as part of their mission to prudently manage financial operations, recommend and implement sound fiscal policies, safeguard public assets, and encourage a safe environment on public property. The selected employee will perform professional accounting/auditing work. The employee must understand generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP). Experience with Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) accounting standards and other requirements related to governmental, enterprise, special revenue, internal service, and fiduciary funds, and County grants is preferred but not required. The employee will be expected to be proficient in using large ERP accounting systems and other current technology.

This position may be underfilled at the Accountant/Auditor I, Grade 18 or at the Accountant/Auditor II, Grade 21.

Position Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• preparing the monthly and annual close workpapers for the assigned funds that includes detailed analyses of accounts;

• preparing records for the disbursement of funds;

• preparing financial statements and disclosures for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report;

• preparing complex account reconciliations and journal entries;

• serving as a financial resource for other departments; researching and implementation new standards, processes, and policies;

• preparing other reports to meet County, state, and /or federal mandates.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

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

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 I: One (1) year of experience performing professional accounting work.

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.

Other Qualifications

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:

1. Financial statement preparation

2. Complex reconciliations of transactions in multiple systems; of general ledger and subsidiary transactions; and/or complex accounting transactions

3. Using integrated accounting systems

4. Proven history of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

5. Communicating complex accounting issues non-financial colleagues

Benefits

Leave Benefits

Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

Retirement Benefits

All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness

Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.

Free Mass Transit Benefit

County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.

Reduced Child and Health Care Costs

Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.

Employee Wellbeing

We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.

Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits

Supplemental Questions

MQ Question ACCOUNTANT/AUDITOR III (000211)

What is your highest level of completed education?

N/A
High School/GED
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Juris Doctor
Doctorate

MQ Question ACCOUNTANT/AUDITOR III (000211)

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in accounting; or a bachelor's degree in business administration or Public Administration or related field with a major of accounting coursework?

If you have a degree in a related field – do you have a minimum of 28 completed credits in accounting? (Only answer if this applies to you)

MQ Question ACCOUNTANT/AUDITOR III (000211)

How many years of experience do you have performing professional accounting work?

No Experience or less than 1 year of experience.
1 Year Experience
2 Year's Experience
3+ Year's Experience

MQ Question ACCOUNTANT/AUDITOR III (000211)

Do you currently hold a Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)?

Are you currently a Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO)?

Do you have experience with complex reconciliations of transactions in multiple systems; of general ledger and subsidiary transactions; and/or complex accounting transactions

If yes, please provide details of your experience

Do you have experience in accounting for state or local government?