Budget Analyst (Accountant II)

DHS - Washington County DSS; Maryland; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Budget Analyst position at the Washington County Department of Social Services provides professional fiscal management for the local DSS office, overseeing $1.6M in funds across Adult, Child and Family Services. The role focuses on budget analysis, accounting operations, financial reporting and internal controls to support Maryland's Department of Human Services mission.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Accounting with auditing coursework, and at least two years of GAAP-based

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with auditing coursework.
• Two years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records, and reports using GAAP.
• One year of experience preparing or overseeing a budget.
• One year of experience conducting internal or external financial audits.
• One year experience preparing accounting and compliance reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budget analysis and accounting operations for the office.
• Prepare financial reports and maintain internal controls.

Skills

Budget analysis

Accounting

Auditing

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting (with auditing coursework)

Job description

This Budget Analyst position with the Washington County Department of Social Services provides professional fiscal management for the local DSS office, overseeing $1.6M in funds across Adult, Child and Family Services. The role manages budget analysis, accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls to support the Department of Human Services' mission in Maryland.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing
• Two years of experience examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting systems, records and reports using generally accepted accounting principles
• One year of experience preparing and/or overseeing a budget
• One year of specialized experience conducting internal or external financial audits
• One year experience preparing accounting and compliance reports