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Work requires fully developed accounting skills. Worker receives assignments and direction from technical supervisors.\nEssential Job Functions\nPerforms monthly journal entries, reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, and month-end closing process.\nEnsures transactions are in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Government Accounting Standards Board, local, state and federal laws.\nAssists in preparing schedules and other supporting documents to substantiate the financial statements for ACFR (Annual Comprehensive Financial Report) and the Official Statement.\nParticipates in the year-end general ledger closing process, preparation for the County’s annual audit, and preparation of the County’s ACFR.\nReviews, analyzes, prepares, and posts budget adjustments or journal entries for expense, revenue, and contingency accounts.\nAssists with the coordination and development of the various phases of the budget process as directed.\nProvides technical assistance regarding budgeting and accounting procedures.\nAssists with capital projects accounting system (adjusting/maintaining balances through budget adjustments, journal postings, setting up new projects, and monitoring purchase orders).\nMonitors project progress on a regular basis.\nCompletes assigned accounting-related projects.\nCompiles and analyzes financial data.\nDetermines adequacy, analyzes, and improves accounting processes and systems.\nOther Duties\nAssists in the audit process.\nPerforms related work as required.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)\nKnowledge of--\nAccounting principles and practices as applied to accounting and fiscal reporting for public agencies.\n\nAdministrative practices and procedures as applied to the operations of an accounting department.\n\nAbility to--\nMaintain an assigned group of accounts within an accounting system.\n\nPrepare financial statements.\n\nCommunicate effectively orally and in writing.\n\nDeal effectively with the public.\n\nRequired Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)\nTraining and/or Education:\nBachelor's degree in accounting.\nExperience:\nTwo years of accounting experience preferably in governmental or fund accounting.\nLicenses or Certificates:\nNone.\nSpecial Requirements:\nNone\nPhysical Demands:\nRequires ordinary physical effort to sit, walk, stand, bend, reach, or to carry light items.\nUnusual Demands:\nNone\nFLSA Status:\nExempt\nCompensation Steps:\nPay rate: $36.01 - $41.33 per hour; $65,538 - $75,221 annually\nGrade 723, full-time position, 35 hours per week\nDepartment of Finance and Budget\nLocation: 150 Main Street, Prince Frederick MD 20678\nPosition closing date: October 13, 2026\nPlease Note: This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on October 13, 2026. To be considered for the role, ensure that your application is submitted before the deadline. The position will be removed from the website as of 12:00 a.m. on October 14th.\nThis position allows for telework, meaning the employee may be able to work from home or another offsite location for part of the workweek, but they are still required to come into the office regularly. This arrangement is at the supervisor's discretion and may change based on business needs.\nCalvert County Government offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include:\n15 days of sick leave\n10 days of annual leave\n5 days of personal leave\n13 paid holidays *14 in an election year\nDefined Contribution Plan\n457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan\nMedical, dental, and vision coverage\nFlexible spending accounts\nUp to 80% tuition reimbursement\nGym membership discounts\nPlease Note: A complete application is required to be considered for a position within Calvert County Government. All prior work experience, education, and other certifications should be entered into the application and supplemental questions should be answered completely. Attachments are not provided to hiring managers unless you are selected for an interview.\nCalvert County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. 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