Accountant/Auditor I/II, Grade 18/Grade 21

About the Position

The expected salary ranges on hire are:
Grade 18: $60,513 - $89,970
Grade 21: $68,501 - $97,779

WHO WE ARE
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 Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) seeks an Accountant/Auditor to join their financial management operations.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
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 support 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 to perform auditing and accounting responsibilities. The employee will be expected to be proficient in using ERP accounting systems and other current technology.

• Detail-oriented, organized, timely, and reliable
• Self-sufficient and a problem-solver who can keep work functions flowing
• Convey information professionally and work well with people at all job levels
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• 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 modelling tools

What You'll Be Doing

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 the preparation of year-end closing
• Oversees the processing of payment documents such as customer refunds

Minimum Qualifications

If filled at Accountant/Auditor I, Grade 18 (Download PDF reader):
Experience: One (1) year of experience performing professional accounting work.

If filled at Accountant/Auditor II, Grade 21 (Download PDF reader):
Experience: Two (2) years of experience performing professional accounting work comparable to the Accountant/Auditor I.

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.

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

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

Interview Preference will be extended to candidates who demonstrate:

• Experience in generally accepted accounting principles for governmental accounting to include GAAP/GAAS standards and statements.
• Experience using an ERP accounting system, particularly Oracle or Oracle E-Business.
• Experience preparing and interpreting financial reports and statements.
• Experience planning and executing an audit of financial data under minimal supervision.
• Experience communicating orally (i.e., presentation, phone calls, briefings, etc.) and in writing (i.e., reports, emails, letters, etc.)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (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.

Montgomery County Government(MCG) 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 reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, 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 or interview preference 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 the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

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 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.