Accountant III (S03189)

Montgomery College; United States; Hybrid; USD 72,455 - 94,203; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes

Educational assistance

Job summary

Montgomery College is seeking a full-time Accountant III at the Central Services location in Rockville, Maryland. This role involves preparing financial statements, analyzing discrepancies, and maintaining compliance with GAAP principles. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and five years of relevant experience.

The position offers a hiring range of $72,455 – $94,203 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of progressively responsible accounting or finance experience.
• Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Strong analytical skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and quarterly reports.
• Analyze discrepancies in accounts and financial documents.
• Investigate complex accounting discrepancies.
• Recommend and implement process updates.
• Maintain ongoing education in GAAP and financial best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office applications

Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, macros)

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field

Job description

Job Overview

Montgomery College has an immediate need for a full‑time Accountant III at the Central Services location in Rockville, Maryland. This is a 40‑hour, full‑time, Non‑Bargaining, Exempt, grade 29 position. The work schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and the position is eligible for telework two days per week (subject to unit needs). With minimal supervision, the incumbent performs in‑depth professional and specialized accounting work, including auditing, analyzing, maintaining, and verifying fiscal records and reports, preparing financial audit reports, and reconciling general ledger accounts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and footnote support, quarterly reports, and required regulatory reports from governmental entities.
• Apply accounting principles to complex annual entries for financial statement accuracy and liaise with auditors for supporting documentation and support audit requests.
• Analyze and interpret discrepancies in accounts, financial documents, data entries, and reports and make corrections and submit process recommendations.
• Investigate complex accounting discrepancies and develop reports for leadership.
• Recommend, test, and implement systematic and process updates.
• Conduct variance and financial analysis of general ledger accounts.
• Respond to inquiries from college units, auditors, vendors, and financial institutions regarding accounts and transactions, and search account records and transaction files for information to answer inquiries.
• May provide direction to lower‑level accountants and colleagues.
• Maintain ongoing education in GAAP, GASB, and other financial best practices; attend conferences or training as deemed appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of progressively responsible accounting or finance experience demonstrating advanced knowledge and skill in areas such as general ledger, budget formulation, and grants administration.
• Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Strong analytical skills.
• Effective skill in adapting to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Advanced skill using Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, macros, logic functions, etc.).
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• The equivalent combination of education, training, certification and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and expertise may be considered.

Compensation

Hiring Range: $72,455 – $94,203 per year. Initial salary placement for new hires falls between the minimum and midpoint of the range and is based on relevant candidate experience and internal equity. The maximum salary for this position is $115,951 per year.

Benefits

Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position). The benefits package includes generous paid vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, and wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.

EEO Statement

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion among its student body, faculty, and staff. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, including individuals with disabilities. Montgomery College is a tobacco‑free and smoke‑free workplace.