Entry-Level Government Accountant

Baltimore County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County Government is seeking an Accountant I to perform routine professional accounting and pre-audit work under close supervision in the Office of Budget and Finance, Accounting Division. The role involves training in the preparation and analysis of complex financial statements, reconciling general ledger accounts, and assisting with year-end closing procedures.

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting, cost accounting, and auditing theory, principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of automated accounting systems.
• Knowledge of governmental budgeting and accounting.

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, performs routine professional accounting and pre-audit work.
• Trains and assists in the preparation and analysis of complex accounting reports and financial statements related to accounts.
• Verifies and reconciliates general ledger accounts.
• Prepares journal entries to record retirement and investment activity.
• Resolves bookkeeping errors.
• Reviews and verifies manager invoices for payment and prepares necessary correspondence.
• Assists with closing procedures and other year end operations.
• Assists with the pre-auditing of accounts, ledgers, journals, and other accounting records.
• Assists in preparing detailed statistical reports and analysis.
• Assists in special accounting, financial, and procedural studies.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Auditing

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

A.A. degree in accounting

Accounting certificate

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Baltimore County Government is seeking an Accountant I to perform routine professional accounting and pre-audit work under close supervision in the Office of Budget and Finance, Accounting Division. The role involves training in the preparation and analysis of complex financial statements, reconciling general ledger accounts, and assisting with year-end closing procedures.

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with