ACCOUNTANT II (**RE-POST**) (Grant Manager)

Maryland; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard County Health Department is seeking an Accountant II (Non-UFD & Private Funding Grants Manager) in Columbia, MD. The role focuses on managing ~20 grants, ensuring GAAP/GAS compliance, and leading budget planning, financial reporting, and contract/audit reviews within a hybrid work arrangement.

The position involves process improvement, closeout support, and collaboration with the Fiscal Services Unit and program heads to optimize grant financial management and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with auditing coursework or equivalent
• Two years of experience applying GAAP and GAS to accounting records and reports
• Experience handling grants from multiple funding sources and related compliance

Responsibilities

• Develops financial processes for grant management and ensures compliance with State and Federal rules
• Reconciles grants monthly with grants liaison and financial staff
• Prepares finance and budget reports, forecasts and summaries quarterly
• Reconciles grants in SAP to FMIS and assists with year-end closeouts

Skills

GAAP

GAS

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Grant accounting

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

FMIS

Job description

Introduction

RECRUITMENT REPOST, PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.

Grade

16

Location of Position

Howard County Health Department
8930 Stanford Blvd.
Columbia, MD 21045

Main Purpose of Job

This position serves as an Accountant II with a working title as Non-Unified Funding Documents (UFD) & Private Funding Grants Manager at Howard County Health Department. The agency has an average annual appropriation budget of ~$50 million dollars (FY 2025) and includes over twenty Non-UFD & Private grants. This position will manage all grants (~20) funded through various funding stream that will not be processed by using the UFD process. This position performs professional, full-time level of work examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards (GAS) to maintain the Agency's financial record, operational programs or procedures. The position also performs process reviews and makes recommendations for improvements as well as contract compliance and audit reviews. Confer with other administrative officials, program heads, staff specialists and others to exchange information pertaining to the program or interpret policies or offer recommendations, assist with closeout and complete other duties as assigned. This position is eligible for hybrid telework.

Position Duties

70%

Non-UFD & Private Funding Grants Manager

Develops financial processes for immediate and long-range financial management and planning, ensures compliance with State and Federal rules and regulations and serves as an advisor for the Director of Fiscal Services Unit.

Budget Management

• Maintains merit and contractual employees’ records to include tracking funding sources.
• Reviews and approves sub-vendors’ invoices for accuracy
• Assists with budget management funded through state and local government as well as the private grantors
• Assists with close-out by ensuring items are properly accrued and adjusted at fiscal year end

Coordinating with Grants

• Coordinates with grants liaison and financial staff
• Reconciles all grants monthly.

Financial Reporting

• Prepares various finance and budget reports as needed.
• Presents financial budgets, forecasts and summaries quarterly and as required.

Financial Planning and Management

• Develops cost containment strategies as necessary.
• Collaborates with the Fiscal/Program team to solve financial problems.
• Conducts research and provide statistical information and data for necessary reports.
• Provides forecast for operation expenditures to ensure available resources for operation.
• Reconciles grants in SAP to FMIS.
• Accounts Receivable audit

20%

Grant Invoicing

Prepares a variety of monthly and quarterly invoices for internal and external customers. The invoices are prepared for various programs and are a requirement for some funding sources. Examples include Family Options Program; Invoices are generated by an extensive review and reconciliation process encompassing County reports and FMIS reports to determine proper expenditures. Review expenditures and invoices with program managers and make appropriate adjustments.

5%

Special Projects

Assists and provides requested information and prepares responses to, Federal, State and County auditors. Assist with special projects as requested by the Fiscal Services Chief II and other duties as necessary.

5%

Other Duties as Assigned

Possesses a broad understanding of HCHD services and can refer to other programs. Participates in necessary drills and exercises, responds to emergencies as appropriate, keeps abreast of policies and procedures in the program, bureau and department. Completes all required trainings. Participates in quality improvement efforts within the program.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing.

Experience: Two years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles.

Notes:

• 1. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with thirty credit hours in Accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing, for the required education.
• 2. Applicants who have met the requirements for admission to the CPA examination prior to July 1, 1974 will be considered to have met the educational requirement referenced above.
• 3. Possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a master's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
• 4. Applicants may substitute one year of professional auditing experience for one year of the required experience.
• 5. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Accounting Officer classification or Financial Management specialty codes in the Accounting field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications

The desired candidate should possess the following:

• Experience maintaining accurate records on grant awards and expenditures
• Experience in preparing annual budget requests and monthly budget projections
• Experience accounting for grants from multiple funding sources
• Experience implementing fiscal policies and procedures
• Experience maintaining necessary documentation of fiscal transactions for audit and other purposes

Selection Process

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

Benefits

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS