Senior Fiscal & Grants Specialist

St Mary's County Government; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary's County Government is seeking a detail‑oriented accounting professional to support its department fiscal operations in Leonardtown, Maryland. The role includes budgeting, forecasting, and preparing financial reports, with annual hiring salary between $59,114 and $62,067.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree plus relevant experience, strong record‑keeping skills, and the ability to supervise staff and work across multiple accounting functions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting principles required.
• Ability to keep accurate records and monitor financial information.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask and follow through on tasks.
• Experience supervising and training staff may be required.
• Proficiency with computer systems and basic office technology.

Responsibilities

• Support department fiscal operations with a wide range of tasks.
• Assist with budget planning, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Prepare accounts receivable, review journals and subsidy accounts, and reconcile ledgers.
• Prepare budget requests and financial forms and charts.
• Assist in grant proposals and modify accounting systems as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting principles

Record keeping

Multitasking

Supervision

Computer systems

Public representation

Education

Associate’s degree + job experience

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

St Mary's County Government is seeking a detail‑oriented accounting professional to support its department fiscal operations in Leonardtown, Maryland. The role includes budgeting, forecasting, and preparing financial reports, with annual hiring salary between $59,114 and $62,067.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree plus relevant experience, strong record‑keeping skills, and the ability to supervise staff and work across multiple accounting functions.