Staff Accountant

FCPS Middletown Co; Maryland; Sur place; USD 26 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

The Town of Middletown is seeking a Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations, including processing accounts payable, verifying invoices, and recording financial transactions. The role reports to the Financial Officer and supports monthly financial reporting, account reconciliation, and month-end close with accuracy and confidentiality.

Key responsibilities include handling vendor invoices, reconciling vendor statements, and ensuring proper documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business with 1-3 years of experience required or five years of related experience in lieu of degree.
• Proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheet tools.
• Strong time management and attention to detail are essential.

Responsabilités

• Process accounts payable and prepare vendor payments.
• Review and verify invoices for accuracy and codes.
• Record financial transactions and reconcile accounts monthly.
• Assist with month-end closing and financial reporting.
• Prepare accounts payable reports and track reimbursements.
• Maintain confidential financial records and documentation.

Connaissances

Time Management

Analytical Skills

Detail-Oriented

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business

5 years of related experience in lieu of degree

Outils

Accounting software

Spreadsheets (Excel)

Description du poste

The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financialrecords and supporting the daily accounting operations of the Town ofMiddletown. Duties include processing accounts payable, reviewing and verifyinginvoices, preparing vendor payments, recording financial transactions,reconciling accounts, and maintaining organized financial documentation. Theposition assists with monthly financial reporting, account reconciliation, andmonth-end closing activities while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, andcompliance with established Town financial policies and procedures. The StaffAccountant works under the direction of the Financial Officer to support theefficient and responsible management of Town finances.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate computersprogrammed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
• Check figures,postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and propercodes.
• Receive, record,and bank cash, checks, and vouchers.
• Code documentsaccording to company procedures.
• Receive, review,code, and match vendor invoices against supporting documentation.
• Issue timelypayments via check, electronic fund transfers (EFT), or wire transfers, anddisburse petty cash.
• Reconcile monthlyvendor statements, investigate billing discrepancies, and resolve issues withsuppliers.
• Maintain accurateaccounting ledgers, file historical documents, and secure confidentialfinancial data.
• Assist with year-endclose, generate accounts payable reports, and track expense reimbursements.

Detailed Work Activities

• Code data or other information
• File documents or records
• Maintain financial or account records
• Operatecomputers or computerized equipment
• Preparedocumentation for invoices, contracts, transactions, grants, or regulatorycompliance requirements
• Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business with 1-3 years of experience.
• Five years of job-related experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree is also acceptable.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Time Management - Managing one's own time to ensure deadlines are met.
• Analytical and Detail Oriented - Paying close attention to detail while reviewing transactions for accuracy and appropriateness

DESKTOP COMPUTER SKILLS

• Databases — Createand edit databases, input and retrieve records, and create reports.
• Internet — Usecomputer applications and online resources.
• Navigation — Useoperating system controls and switch between files and applications.
• Spreadsheets —Enter, manipulate, and format data; create worksheets, charts, and graphs.

OFFICE REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical Demands -Primarily sedentary office work involving prolonged sitting, occasionalstanding and walking, and repetitive keyboard and mouse use.
• Lifts weight or exerts force in workenvironment - Occasionally lifts and carries files,records, and office supplies weighing up to 20 pounds; duties are generallyperformed in an indoor office environment.
• Vision - Ability to readand review invoices, spreadsheets, financial statements, and computer screens;close visual attention is needed to verify numerical accuracy and identifydiscrepancies.
• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Holidays
• Vacation
• Town Funded HSAAccount

Starting Salary Scale: $23.00 USD/Hour

(full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Employees serve a probationary period of six months before attaining regular status.