Accountant 4H

Salary: $61,988.00 - $119,106.00 Annually Location : Largo, MD Job Type: Probationary FT Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: 08836 Department: Fire-EMS Department Division: Grants Management Opening Date: 10/29/2024 Closing Date: 11/13/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Nature and Variety of Work Come join our team! Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life. We are Prince George's Proud! The Prince George's County Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an Accountant 4H position , grade H27, in the Fire and EMS Department's Fiscal Affairs Division. About the Position: This is a high-level accounting professional position that performs complex financial, administrative and supervisory duties for the Fire/EMS Department, with a high degree of independent judgement, action, initiative and analysis. This position is responsible for the Ambulance Billing and Grant's team within Administrative Services and supervises a Budget Management Analyst III and an Accountant III position. About the Agency: The mission of the Prince George's County Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is to serve our communities with excellence by providing the highest quality of risk reduction, fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, and all-hazards response services to enhance the quality of life in Prince George's County. Examples of Work Defines and develops funding sources to support existing and planned program activities for the Fire/EMS Department as well as lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to federal, state, and private funding agencies. Prepares yearly budgets for the Fire/EMS Department. Responsible for managing the State AMOSS grant for the Fire/EMS Department. Provides leadership, direction, and coordinate duties of the Budget Management Analyst III and Accountant III staff responsible for expenditure authorization, revenue tracking, grant expenditure tracking and overall financial reporting. Oversees the authorization and processing of financial transactions including payment requests, credit card purchases, purchase requisitions, and contract encumbrances. Authorizes fiscal requests as the Budget Manager's designee and process for payment. Directs the submission of financial documents into the County SAP accounting system. Oversees grant expenditure tracking and analysis, fixed assets, special projects and other required County expenditure reporting. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Quantitative Analyses or Business Administration or a related field At least three (3) years of professional accounting experience At least one (1) year in the lead/supervisory role An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Preferred Qualifications Five (5) years of Government Accounting experience overseeing ambulance billing and grant management Ability to identify and source grant funding opportunities Intermediate to advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel Possess a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) title Knowledge of Systems Applications and Products (SAP) or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms is preferred Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Knowledge of present value and future value calculations Must be able to analyze, interpret, and submit oral/written reports Great time management, analytical and organizational skills Ability to work and adapt to a fast-paced environment Ability to manage multiple deadlines Additional Information Job Location : 9201 Basil Court, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Upon selection, the candidate must: Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency. Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable. May be required to successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED Eligibility to Work : Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at or visit their /E-Verify. INTERNAL APPLICANTS : If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure. Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace General Plan Information: The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31. A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse. Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent. The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services). New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date. The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire. After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption). Employee Benefits Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following: Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week) Group Term Life Insurance Long & Short-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts Dependent Care Assistance Program Health Care Flexible Spending Account Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick) 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits Defined Benefit Pension Plan Employer Contribution % Supplemental Pension Plan Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48% 457(b) 403(b) Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits Critical Illness Whole Life Insurance Accident Insurance Legal Services For additional details, please visit: 01 I acknowledge and understand that the responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. My responses will be used to determine whether or not I possess the minimum qualifications required for the position. Yes No 02 Which best describes your highest level of education completed? High School Diploma or G.E.D Some college, but no degree completed Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or higher 03 How many years of professional accounting experience do you have? No Experience 1-2 Years 3-4 Years 5+ Years 04 How many years of experience do you have in a lead or supervisory role? No Experience 1-2 Years 3-4 Years 5+ Years 05 How many years of government accounting experience do you have overseeing ambulance billing and grant management? No Experience 1-2 Years 3-4 Years 5+ Years 06 Provide the specific computer programs/technology systems for which you are most familiar. Include with each program your level of proficiency (i.e., PeopleSoft, SAP, Microsoft Excel - expert, Microsoft Word - intermediate). If not applicable, please state "N/A". Do not respond with "See resume". 07 Are you licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)? If yes, please list the state(s) you are certified in and include the certification number(s) and expiration date(s). If you do not possess a CPA, enter N/A. 08 Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave. Yes No Required Question

Created: 2024-11-05