Montgomery County, MD Government

Accountant/Auditor III, Grade 23 (part-time) Montgomery County Employee Retirement Plans Rockville, Maryland $60,285.00 – $99,852.00   Montgomery County Employee Retirement Plans (MCERP) manages the administration, compliance and financial reporting for the County's retirement programs. Our plans are currently valued at $7.0 billion in net assets, with $200 million in annual contributions and over $550 million in net annual investment income.   MCERP is seeking a part-time Accountant/Auditor to join their team. The position will be responsible for the accounting and compliance monitoring of the assets of the Montgomery County Employee Retirement Plans.   Duties may include, but are not limited to: preparing analyses of statements and reports and making recommendations regarding the analyses; preparing records for the disbursement of funds; preparing financial statements and disclosures for the Annual Financial Report; reconciling accounts in preparation of year-end closings; serving as financial resource person; preparing and analyzing bank reconciliation statements and preparing expenditure reports; and preparing and accounting for retirees' pension payroll along with the associated Maryland State Tax withholding and IRS reporting.   A criminal background and credit history check will be conducted on the selected candidate prior to appointment and will be a significant factor in the hiring decision.   Salary posted is for a full-time position. Part-time pay rate will be based on the relevant hourly rate for the level in which the employee is hired. Employee will work up to 30 hours per week.   Position may be filled at the Accountant/Auditor I, II or III levels:   Accountant/Auditor I, Grade 18 - Salary: $47,848- $78,902   Accountant/Auditor II, Grade 21 - Salary: $54,947- $90,848   Accountant/Auditor III, Grade 23 – Salary: $60,285 - $99,852   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   If filled as Accountant/Auditor III: Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in accounting; or a bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Public Administration or a related field with a major of accounting coursework. Experience: Three (3) years of experience performing professional accounting work comparable to the Accountant/Auditor II. Substitution: Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) may be substituted for a degree in Accounting or a major in Accounting.   If filled as Accountant/Auditor II: Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in accounting; or a bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Public Administration or a related field with a major of accounting coursework. Experience: Two (2) years of experience performing professional accounting work comparable to the Accountant/Auditor I. Substitution: Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) may be substituted for a degree in Accounting or a major in Accounting.   If filled as Accountant/Auditor I: Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in accounting; or a bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Public Administration or a related field with a major of accounting coursework. Experience: One (1) year of experience performing professional accounting work. Substitution: Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) may be substituted for a degree in Accounting or a major in Accounting.   PREFERRED CRITERIA      The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas:   Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles for governmental accounting, including a thorough knowledge and understanding of GASB standards and statements. Experience preparing financial information for inclusion in a CAFR, audit report, and other financial management reports including planning, prioritizing and performing a year-end closing of assigned funds/sub-funds/projects; pension accounting, administration, including regulatory and IRS reporting, and budget-based analysis; and preparing supporting work papers, schedules, exhibits, and reports. Proficiency performing complex reconciliations and preparing schedules which are cross-referenced to source documents. Proficiency using an ERP accounting system, particularly Oracle or Oracle E-Business.   Montgomery County Government offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits.   To view the complete job announcement and to apply, please visit our website at https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HR/Recruitment/MCGCareers.html click on the “Search Jobs" tab, and then on the Job Search link https://tinyurl.com/MCGJobSearch . Read the full job description under the “General Professional” Job Category. Interested candidates must create an online account in order to apply.   The requisition number is IRC43990   This Recruitment will remain open until position is filled   All resume submissions must address the preferred criteria for the position, which are listed in the full advertisement, preferably in a separate section of the resume.   Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Resume Preparation Tips listed under the “How to Apply” tab on the Office of Human Resource’s MCG Careers webpage.   EOE. M/F/H.  

Manager II – Strategic Services (Grade M2) Montgomery County Government Department of Environmental Protection Rockville, Maryland     The mission of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is to enhance the quality of life in our community by protecting and improving Montgomery County’s air, water and land in a sustainable way while fostering smart growth, a thriving economy and healthy communities.   DEP is seeking to fill a Manager II, a senior management position to provide leadership and management oversight and integration of several key functional areas including program assessment, programs and project integration, performance metrics, and integration of IT systems to enhance operational effectiveness. The individual will lead the newly created Strategic Services Division and will report to the Deputy Director. It is a new position in the Department with a focus on bringing greater efficiency and effectiveness to the Department’s broadly scoped programs.   The successful candidate will be responsible for translating data and findings for a broad range of audiences and assist the program division chiefs in the Department with meeting their project and program goals. The position is responsible for working with the Director and division chiefs to identify performance metrics for assessing the effectiveness of program implementation and developing and implementing the system for tracking and reporting of metrics. In addition, the position plans, directs and implements all technology and processes to generate the County’s annual Water Quality Protection Charge (WQPC), which is assessed to all property owners in the County and is the basis of funds for the water quality improvement activities in the County.   This work requires the knowledge and technical expertise to use program assessment tools and approaches, knowledge of project management, knowledge of county wide budget and financial systems, knowledge of a water quality protection funding mechanism and understanding of how to identify customer service and system support needs.   Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:   Management and Implementation of the Water Quality Protection Charge Law, which entails implementation of legislation to generate the WQPC; developing methodologies including modeling to analyze and present data; procedures for data management and analyses; and processes to ensure accurate billing to county property owners. Overseeing projections of WQPC revenue to budget management team and the appeals process of the WQPC.   Management of Systems and Technology Utilization for DEP programs, which includes finalizing and approving development of GIS layers for use in software for WQPC charge implementation; directing the department’s IT support services for all programs; and analyzing and resolving complex software and hardware matters pertaining to networking connectivity issues and applications to meet business needs.   Development of relevant program metrics and assess progress against metrics, in cooperation with Division Chiefs and the Director, which entails developing headline metrics consistent with the strategic goals of the County Executive; developing performance indicators to track progress against the metrics; and managing the DEP process for reviewing metrics, reviewing program performance and preparing reports for the Director and Chief Administrative Officer.   Development of framework for assessing program effectiveness for DEP programs, which includes developing the process for performing program assessments; and managing the process of assessing program performance including tracking of actions necessary to address program effectiveness.   Performing assessments of DEP programs, with goal of continuously improving program implementation to include identifying the program areas to be assessed on an annual basis in cooperation with Division Chiefs; completing program assessments in accordance with procedures and annual program plan; and documenting the efficiencies gained, results shown, money saved, or other metrics.   The ideal candidate will have considerable knowledge of the legislation supporting water quality protection charges, strategic and operational planning to adhere to laws, systems design and development processes and detailed knowledge of program assessment methodologies. In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience with technology to direct and manage a full range of IT support services for multiple program areas including strategic planning, long term planning of data needs and uses and system security and back up procedures.   The successful candidate must have the ability to work in a collaborative environment within a large organization with multiple priorities; have excellent interpersonal and communication skills; be able to deal tactfully, effectively, and equitably with people; be able to organize, prioritize, and accomplish assignments/tasks on schedule; have a positive attitude; be team oriented, and work well under pressure.   This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office, and occasional weekend and/or evening work may be required.   As a manager/supervisor of unionized employees, this position has a responsibility for fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.   NOTE: The Department of Environmental Protection will be relocating to Wheaton, Maryland in the summer of 2020.   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience:    Seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in Technology Management and Business Administration, three years of which were in a supervisory or executive capacity. Note: The term “executive” is further defined as a high echelon or high level position in an organization that is assigned technical research, management advisory services responsibilities, or policy-making duties and responsibilities that exerts considerable influence on organizational policy, plans, and operations through technical research, management advisory services, and/or policy-making duties and responsibilities (e.g., County positions at Grade 30 or above).   Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.   Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education or experience may be substituted.   Montgomery County Government offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits.   To view the complete job announcement and to apply, please visit our website at https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HR/Recruitment/MCGCareers.html and click on the “Search for Jobs at MCG" tab. Read the full job description under the “Managerial Executive" Job Category. The requisition number is IRC43066 . Interested candidates must create an online account in order to apply.   This Recruitment Closes March 16, 2020.   All resume submissions must address the preferred criteria for the position, which are listed in the full advertisement, preferably in a separate section of the resume.   Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Resume Preparation Tips listed under the “Resources” tab on the Office of Human Resource’s MCG Careers webpage.   EOE. M/F/H.  

Senior Financial Specialist, Grade 25 (Compliance Analyst) Montgomery County Employee Retirement Plans Rockville, Maryland $66,164.00 – $109,761.00 The position will be responsible for the accounting and compliance monitoring of the assets of the Montgomery County Employee Retirement Plans.  The duties include: accounting and reporting for the four retirement plan trust funds and the retiree health benefits trust; analyzing and research complex accounting/financial issues and prepare written/oral reports addressing issues related to the retirement plans; preparing work papers, schedules, exhibits and summaries to support audit findings; and evaluating the activities of the ERS investment managers to ensure compliance with guidelines and Board policies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: Considerable (4 years) professional experience in a financial accounting, auditing or business administration field. Education:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in business or public administration with a major in accounting, or a related field with a major in accounting; or graduation from a recognized school of accounting. Equivalency:  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Medical Protocol & Background: Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete medical history review prior to appointment. A criminal background and credit history check will be conducted on the selected candidate prior to appointment and will be a significant factor in the hiring decision. PREFERRED CRITERIA: Resume must include information specific to the preferred criteria listed below. Make sure that your resume references your knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to the preferred criteria. Ideally, the preferred criteria should be addressed in a separate section in your resume.  The system only allows for one document to be submitted so your preferred criteria must be part of the resume. • A current and active CPA designation is preferred; • A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, economics or accounting is highly preferred; • Experience in pension accounting, administration, including regulatory and IRS reporting; and • Experience working with Oracle and/or Peoplesoft systems Montgomery County Government offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. To view the complete job announcement and to apply, please visit our website at https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HR/Recruitment/MCGCareers.html click on the “Search Jobs" tab, and then on the Job Search link https://tinyurl.com/MCGJobSearch . Read the full job description under the “General Professional”  Job Category. Interested candidates must create an online account in order to apply. The requisition number is IRC42025 This Recruitment will remain open until position is filled All resume submissions must address the preferred criteria for the position, which are listed in the full advertisement, preferably in a separate section of the resume. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Resume Preparation Tips listed under the “How to Apply” tab on the Office of Human Resource’s MCG Careers webpage. EOE. M/F/H.