Description

Job Title

Senior Accountant

Location

Upper Marlboro, MD, US

Organization Name

Grants Financial Management Office

Department Description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for various entitlement grants and/or other large sources of Federal grant funding to the school system, the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), bi-monthly Grants Roll forward Workbook, and the annual A-133 Audit.The Senior Accountant works closely with the Grants Management Supervisors, Accounting Controller and the Manager in charge of the Single (A-133) Audit.

Brief Description

This is an ASASP Unit III Table 900 position Grade 30

Salary Range: $84,907 - $170,889

Closing Date: May 30, 2026

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Detailed Description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Performs complex booking, analysis, monitoring and reconciliation of grant receivables, payables, encumbrances and expenditures;
• Applies principles and methods in accordance with established accounting regulations and procedures to ensure contract/grant compliance;
• Communicates with grant program managers and other stakeholders;
• Provides internal and external reports for the Grants Financial Management Office and grant program managers;
• Prepares audit schedules and expenditure reports for restricted grants related to the Schedule of Expenditure of Federal Awards (SEFA) required by OMB's Uniform Guidance, 2 CFR 200.501-.512 (Audits), the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), and the Maryland Department of Education Annual Financial Report (AFR);
• Works with external auditors on local/state/federal audits and serves as primary contact for the Single Audit;
• Interacts closely with general fund accountants to develop appropriate responses to audit findings and resolve compliance findings in audits related to restricted grants;
• Maintains close working relationship with cross-sectional grant teams in budget and grants development; provides internal technical assistance to grant accountants, technicians, and analysts serving as lead accountant on special grant assigned projects; and
• Perform related work as required.

Job Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

• Thorough knowledge of accounting theory and general administrative and cost principles relating to federal, state and local grants and applying them to a variety of accounting transactions and problems (i.e. reconcile accounts, prepare journal entries, and prepare year-end schedules);
• Excellent team player, poised and mature, with the ability to be flexible and manage multiple priorities and projects and be part of a cross-sectional team;
• Advanced PC skills, especially with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word);
• Experience with Oracle financials is preferred; and
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred; at least four (4) years progressively responsible professional experience as an accountant, preferably working in a CPA firm auditing nonprofits in a governmental agency, or ideally in a school system in grant accounting

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

None Required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None Required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

None.

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.

Additional Details

Direct Deposit is expected as a condition of new hire employment.

Based on the settlement agreement reached in Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor v. Prince George's County Board of Education, OALJ Case No. 2011-LCA-00026, PGCPS is ineligible to sponsor foreign nationals for U.S. employment under any temporary or permanent visa program. As a condition of employment, all applicants for employment must be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship by PGCPS.If you are not work-authorized and would require PGCPS to sponsor you for a work visa you will not be considered for employment.

How To Apply

To submit an application online select apply.

Please provide three (3) current professional references on resume.

Please complete ALL sections and provide applicable details to ensure full consideration.If you need assistance with submitting your application online, please contact the HR Employee Services Center at 301-780-2191.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

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Currency

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