Position: Accountant I - Grants

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Supervising Grants Accountant, the Accountant I performs complex professional accounting operations applying principles and methods in accordance with established accounting regulations and procedures. The incumbent of this position will support the preparation, monitoring and maintenance of financial records including formulating or reviewing journal entries, analysis of financial data, and preparation of statements and reports.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Processes monthly billing for code 1 grants for the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE);
• Processes cash receipts documentation for restricted funds;
• Maintains and updates PGCPS fund information in the MSDE Automated Financial Reporting (AFR) system;
• Assists with the preparation of the Annual Financial Report to MSDE;
• Communicates with grant account managers for assigned grants/accounts;
• Processes journal entries for necessary corrections to assigned grants; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of accounting theory, principles and application of such to a variety of accounting transactions and situations (i.e. account reconciliations, account analysis, preparation of journal entries, closing of accounts, preparation of year- end schedules, etc.);
• Thorough knowledge of office methods and procedures;
• Ability to prepare clear, concise and complete reports on complex financial activity;
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Oracle financial system desirable;
• Effective communication skills; and
• Ability to plan, organize, and lead grant financial projects where necessary.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

Associate’s degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance or a related field required. Previous experience in accounting or finance preferred.

Certification:

None required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information:

None.