GRANTS AND CONTRACT ACCOUNTANT

WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT; Snow Hill (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Worcester County Government is seeking a Grants and Contract Accountant in Snow Hill, MD. The role administers grants procurement and compliance, analyzes financial data, and assists with audits. Reports to the Budget Officer and works in-office Monday through Friday.

Required: associate degree in accounting and 5 years of related experience; preferred: bachelor’s degree with 2–5 years of gov accounting. Pre-employment checks apply and safety protocols are in effect.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting plus 5 years related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field plus 2–5 years of progressively responsible accounting and fiscal experience, preferably in gov accounting.
• Knowledge of grants and related compliance.
• Experience with SAM.gov and federal/state grant reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee grant procurement, financial reports and compliance for county grants.
• Present grant applications and status to County Commissioners; track budgets and expenditures.
• Ensure grant compliance and prepare required monthly, quarterly, and final reports.
• Support audits, reporting, and compliance reviews for departments and programs.
• Maintain accounting records and post monthly journal entries to funds.

Skills

Grants compliance

Government accounting

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Bachelor’s degree in accounting (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

EEO/AA REVISED 07/20/26 (FY27)

Worcester County Job Opportunities DEPARTMENT: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION JOB TITLE: GRANTS AND CONTRACT ACCOUNTANT GRADE 22/STEP 9 $38.66 HOURLY/$80,413* ANNUALLY

*SALARY DEPENDENT ON QUALIFICATIONSSNOW HILL, MDWORK SCHEDULE: MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 8:00AM TO 4:30PM, IN THE OFFICE

Application Period: UNTIL FILLED

Job Summary

This position is responsible for administering grants procurement and grants compliance. This position is also responsible for assisting the Budget Officer with analysis of financial data and audit compliance and assisting with various requisition/purchase entries. This position reports to the Budget Officer.

General Requirements

• Pre-employment background check


• Safety Sensitive position subject to Drug and Alcohol Testing


• Essential personnel subject to emergency call-back with little or no notice

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist departments with grant procurement, financial reports and compliance in addition to administering specific County grants


• Present grant applications for approval and grant status to County Commissioners as requested; track


• grant budgets and expenditures to ensure alignment with approved allocations


• Ensure grant compliance by applying accounting methods in tracking, maintenance of fiscal records; submit required monthly, quarterly and final reports; maintain files and databases for active and completed grants


• Provide customer service to County departments regarding purchasing or grant procedures; assist departments in preparing reports, audits, and compliance reviews


• Responsible for ensuring financial and administrative compliance with federal, state and local grants through agency websites and the System of Awards Management (sam.gov). Local Point of Contact for the MD Governor’s Grants Office


• Response for preparation of the county’s Schedule of Federal Awards (Expenditures)


• Responsible for annual 911 audit and state reporting


• Responsible for filing Maryland State Highway Revenue Reports


• Responsible for assisting with preparation of EMMA (MSRB) Annual Financial Disclosure Documents


• Point of contact for Legislative Services Fiscal Note Preparation


• Assist the Budget Officer in financial administration including but not limited to accounts payable and accounts receivable duties; audit preparation and compliance; reviewing non-profit grant requests for the Annual Budget


• Maintain accounting records for county funds as needed and post monthly journal entries with the General Fund and other funds


• Assist with entering requisitions, purchase order modifications and updates to vendor maintenance; assist in processing purchase requests, requisitions, and purchase orders


• Maintain procurement reports and support audits and financial reviews


• Administrator for the credit card review; audit of transitions and posts to the financial system


• Analyze financial data and prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports in a specific timeframe


• Learn new technology as necessary


• Work with other departments and agencies as necessary and coordinate follow-ups on the progress of submitted grant proposals and tracking grants revenues and expenditures


• Complete assigned tasks accurately and by established deadlines


• Cross train and back up other staff as needed


• Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, elected or appointed officials, and the general public using tact, discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism


• Comply with safety programs, procedures training, fire drills, COOP plans, etc. and works safely


• Ensure confidentiality of information and records and complies with record retention schedule


• Adhere to the Worcester County Government Personnel Rules & Regulations


• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications and Skills

• EDUCATION:
  
  
  
  • Required: Associate’s degree in accounting or related field plus 5 years related experience
  
  
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field plus 2 to 5 years of progressively responsible accounting and fiscal experience, preferably in a government accounting setting
  
  
  
  


• Exceptional organizational skills with an attention to detail


• Knowledge of grants and the related compliance


• Understand principles, practices, and terminology of governmental accounting


• Government grants administration experience preferred


• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite programs sufficient to create, implement and maintain detailed spreadsheets, presentations, correspondence & records


• Above-average oral, written and interpersonal communication skills necessary to perform essential job duties and work harmoniously with coworkers, officials and other government agencies using tact and discretion, exercise initiative, resourcefulness, and sound judgment


• Ability to work independently with limited supervision


• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with coworkers, officials, and the public


• Ability to perform work correctly, accurately, and consistently


• Ability to compose confidential and non-confidential correspondence and maintain confidentiality


• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, and directions; keep records and logs; complete written forms accurately


• Ability to apply acquired knowledge to increasingly varied and complex tasks


• Ability to meet deadlines timely


• Ability to prepare reports and analyze data as required


• Must have a team-oriented work ethic and ability to collaborate


• Familiarity with the System for Awards Management (SAM.gov) and Schedule of Federal Awards

Safety Analysis

(Rarely ( <5% of the time), Occasional (5-25% of the time), Frequent (25-75% of the time); Constant ( <75% of the time)) Sedentary work; Constant sitting, viewing; Frequent talking, hearing; Occasional pushing, pulling, carrying, lifting to 20 lbs. No known significant hazard risk.

Worcester County Government Benefits Information

Worcester County Government offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, holidays, retirement plans, and much more! To learn more details about our full range of benefits, please view our Benefits Guide at Worcester_Guide_2026.pdf

Paid Time Off

Full time employees can accrue up to 248 hours of paid time off in the first year of employment starting on the first full pay period. This includes up to 80 hours of vacation, up to 120 hours of sick, and up to 48 hours of personal leave. The accrual for vacation increases after 6 years and 11 years. Unused vacation and sick leave can be rolled over annually as outlined in the policy details. Fulltime employees are granted 15 paid holidays in calendar year 2026.

Medical Benefits

Full time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account(s), and AFLAC voluntary plans on the first day of the month after date of hire. Please visit our online Benefits Guide at the link above for additional details about the plans, co-pays, and premiums.

Full time employees are eligible for county paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance on the first day of the month following six months of employment.

Retirement

All employees budgeted for 500 hours, or more will automatically participate in Maryland State Retirement effective on the date of hire, if not already retired from a Maryland State Retirementsystem. All employees are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan that offers pre-tax and ROTH contribution options. The county provides a $1 for $1 match of employee’s contributions up to a maximum of $1,500 per fiscal year as outlined in the plan documents.

Part Time Employees

Part time employees are eligible to participate in the deferred compensation plan on the first day of the month after date of hire. Part time employees are eligible to earn 1 hour for every 30 hours worked of sick leave (up to 64 hours). Sick leave can be taken after a 106-day waiting period.

Extras for All Employees

All employees are eligible to use the Fitness Room at the Worcester County Recreation Center at no cost. All employees have access to an Employee Assistance Program that provides telephone consultations and up to 3 face-to-face visits per year. All employees are eligible for SECU credit union membership.

For more information, please view our Benefits Guide at Worcester_Guide_2026.pdf or call Human Resources at 410-632-0090.