Continuous

Regular Schedule 34 hours per week, plus benefits. This position is partially funded through federal grants.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. You may attach your resume to the application.

Job Purpose
Under general supervision, performs comprehensive professional accounting and financial management tasks for departmental accounts and grant/loan portfolios.

Essential Job Duties

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  Maintains accurate accounting records for multiple County and grant funding sources using Excel and Workday financial software.
• Prepares detailed monthly, quarterly and annual reports for grant funding sources.
• Maintains a variety of accounts.
• Maintains loan portfolios for state, federal and county loan programs.
• Prepares monthly invoices and posts monthly payments in the County’s loan management system.
• Resolves bookkeeping errors and prepares necessary journal entries.
• Participates in the review and processing of loan documents and loan administration in conformance with County procedures.
• Provides assistance and direction to borrowers.
• Prepares and analyzes complex accounting reports and financial statements related to accounts.
• Provides accurate accounting records and supporting documentation to internal and external auditors.
• Reconciles accounts with audit outcomes.
• Maintains balance and expenditure activity status for County grants.
• Provides assistance and direction to fiscal staff and grantees.
• Conducts and participates in periodic audits of grant accounts.
• Leads grant closing procedures and other year-end operations.
• Participates in managing multiple loan portfolios including calculating interest and amortization schedules and reviewing documents.
• Participates in creating and reviewing budgets for federal and State grants.
• Participates in special accounting, financial, and procedural studies.

Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business
Plus
four years’ professional experience in accounting or auditing.
OR
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an A.A. degree in accounting
Plus
six years’ experience in accounting or auditing and at least four years of which were at the professional level.

(Education in accounting beyond a bachelor’s degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience.)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

New employees are strongly encouraged to get COVID-19 vaccination.

Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County

Employees’ Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Driver's license and reliable transportation are required.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary, but may involve occasional walking, other limited physical activity and occasional travel between work sites using personal vehicle.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.

Please Note: This position is partially funded through federal grants. Significant changes in the grant awards could impact future employment.

Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.