2025-105

 

-NOTICE OF VACANCY-

 

POSITION:        STAFF ACCOUNTANT

LOCATION:       CENTRAL OFFICE

REPORTS TO: CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER

SALARY:          UNIT II SALARY SCALE

                             

 

OVERVIEW OF POSITION:

Performs a variety of general accounting duties, including, but not necessarily limited to, the following: accounting and auditing duties associated with restricted grants, general ledger maintenance, budgetary analysis, fixed asset accounting, procurement and contractual analysis, internal audit support, and other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or finance
• Working knowledge of grant administration at the state and federal level preferred.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in general accounting for industry, a public agency, or an accounting firm is preferred
• Governmental accounting experience and knowledge of nonprofit accounting is desirable
• Demonstrated experience as a strong team member and motivated self-starter
• A thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications is required
• A knowledge of Tyler Munis and Quickbooks is preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• History of professionalism and strong work ethic
• Successful management of confidential information and materials
• Ability to work prolonged and irregular hours
• Must be capable of essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodations

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares financial statements and reports as necessary for assigned funds
• Assists with the internal audit function
• Assists with accounting and auditing duties associated with grants, including Blueprint.
• Monitors the procurement of goods and services in accordance with the Allegany County Board of Education’s policies and procedures, and state and federal guidelines.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (cont):

• Enters general accounting (journal entries, cash receipts, etc)
• Performs sales and use tax compilation and reporting
• Performs research and account analysis, as assigned
• Assists in the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget
• Performs specific financial analysis, as assigned
• Assist and works with independent auditors, as well as those from State and Federal agencies
• Adheres to the ethical standards of the profession
• Engages in life-long learning of professional and technical knowledge by attending appropriate workshops, reviewing professional publications and websites, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional organizations related to accounting and management.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times
• Performs other necessary duties as required

 

 

PROCEDURES FOR FILING APPLICATIONS:

 

• All interested in this position must complete an application located on our website at acpsmd.org in the job opportunities tab.
• Questions can be directed to Mr. Larry McKenzie, Chief Financial Officer at 301-759-2024.

 

Applications must be received online no later than 11:59p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2025.

 

Today’s Date: May 9, 2025

 

 

In accordance with state law, anyone hired who will have contact with our school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. The Board of Education of Allegany County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion or disability in matters affecting employment or the provision of service, programs or activities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER