Accountant/Auditor III, Grade 23

Montgomery Co; Gaithersburg, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is seeking a skilled accounting professional to join the Budget and Capital Management Division. The role focuses on governmental accounting, financial reporting, and advisory support across departments.

Ideal candidates will have GASB/GAAP expertise, strong data analysis capabilities, and experience with ERP systems like Oracle to drive accurate projections and insights for resource allocation in a large public organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with accounting coursework.
• Three years of professional accounting experience.
• CPA certification may substitute for a degree.

Responsibilities

• Performing Advanced Accounting Work: manage and analyse financial operations per GASB/GAAP.
• Reconcile accounts and prepare year-end financial statements.
• Provide data-driven financial analyses to optimize resource allocation.
• Advise internal stakeholders on budgetary and financial matters.
• Utilize Oracle ERP and Microsoft Office for projections and reporting.

Skills

Advanced accounting

Data analysis

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with accounting coursework

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $78,929 to $102,514, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

WHO WE ARE

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is made up of approximately 1,300 sworn officers and approximately 800 support personnel. The Police Department was established in 1922 and today is responsible for providing service to a County with a population of over one million people.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We seek a dynamic and detail-oriented professional with a robust background in accounting, auditing, and financial management to join the Budget and Capital Management Division in the Montgomery County Police Department. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with proven expertise in financial operations, adept at providing actionable insights through in-depth data analysis, and skilled in preparing comprehensive financial reports to guide decision-making in a complex organizational setting.

The duties of this position are:

• Performing Advanced Accounting Work: managing and analysing financial operations, ensuring adherence to Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Supporting Fiscal Integrity: Reconciling accounts, preparing year-end financial statements, and ensuring compliance with Montgomery County’s Office of Management and Budget/Finance/Procurement policies.
• Driving Data-Driven Insights: Preparing detailed financial analyses and recommending actionable solutions to optimize resource allocation.
• Serving as a Financial Advisor: Acting as a trusted resource for internal stakeholders, providing expert guidance on budgetary and financial matters.
• Leveraging Technology for Efficiency: Utilizing integrated ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and advanced financial management tools to perform projections, reconciliations, and comprehensive reporting.
• Enhancing Accountability: Monitoring expenditure reports, processing general ledger transactions, and providing oversight for payment processing operations.

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.

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

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

• Expertise in preparing sophisticated financial projections and developing actionable insights.

• Proficiency in processing and accounting for revenue, including preparing reconciliations for complex accounts.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee payment processing operations in a large organization.
• Hands-on experience using ERP systems like Oracle or advance Microsoft Office tools for complex analyses.
• Comprehensive understanding of governmental accounting principles, including deep knowledge of GASB standards.