Entry-Level Public Sector Accountant I (Telework)

Calvert Co; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Calvert County Department of Finance & Budget seeks an Accountant I to join a mission-driven team supporting county services. This entry-level role offers hands-on governmental accounting experience.

You will perform journal entries, reconciliations, month-end closes, and assist with ACFR and budgets, while supporting budgeting and capital projects accounting. Based in Prince Frederick, MD, partial telework is possible.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP and GASB applicable to public accounting.
• Ability to prepare financial statements and journal entries.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
• Performs month-end close and analyzes balance sheet accounts.
• Assists with ACFR, budgets, and capital projects accounting.
• Provides technical budgeting assistance and reporting support.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

General ledger

Budgeting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Calvert County Department of Finance & Budget seeks an Accountant I to join a mission-driven team supporting county services. This entry-level role offers hands-on governmental accounting experience.

You will perform journal entries, reconciliations, month-end closes, and assist with ACFR and budgets, while supporting budgeting and capital projects accounting. Based in Prince Frederick, MD, partial telework is possible.