County Accountant & Financial Systems Specialist

St Mary's County Government; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary’s County Government is seeking a finance records clerk responsible for recording, evaluating, and adjusting the County's financial accounts to ensure timely and accurate information in the accounting system.

The role involves preparing journal entries, processing ACH and wire transfers, supporting audits, maintaining organized records, and using NaviLine and County software to support financial activities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience.
• Two years or more of job-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Records, evaluates, analyzes, and adjusts the financial accounts of the County to ensure timeliness and accuracy of the information contained in the accounting system.
• Prepares and enters into the financial system the necessary journal entries to record activity and/or adjust account balances.
• Prepares, processes, and records all ACH and wire transfers including debt service payments, bond proceeds drawdowns, and other activity.
• Reviews journal entries prepared by other departments into the financial system.
• Performs routine maintenance in the NaviLine financial system as directed by the supervisor.
• Communicates with other department staff to ensure accuracy and completeness of the records.
• Responds to auditors’ requests for information/documents.
• Maintains files and records to support financial transactions and work performed.
• Utilizes technology effectively in performance of job duties.
• Exercises professional judgment and discretion when handling information processed in performance of job duties.

Skills

Thorough knowledge of accounting

Strong communication skills

Multitasking and prioritization

Attention to detail and records

Technology proficiency

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

NaviLine financial system

County accounting software

Job description

St. Mary’s County Government is seeking a finance records clerk responsible for recording, evaluating, and adjusting the County's financial accounts to ensure timely and accurate information in the accounting system.

The role involves preparing journal entries, processing ACH and wire transfers, supporting audits, maintaining organized records, and using NaviLine and County software to support financial activities.