Grants & Contracts Finance Specialist

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

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.