Salary : $78,929.00 - $126,097.00 Annually
Location : 100 Edison Park Dr Gaithersburg MD 20878 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
Department: Department of Police
Division: POL 47 MSB Budget & Capital Management Division
Opening Date: 09/14/2026
Closing Date: 9/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt

About the Position

Please note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $78,929 to $102,514, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
What You'll Be Doing
The duties of this position are:

• Performing Advanced Accounting Work: managing and analysing financial operations, ensuring adherence to Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Supporting Fiscal Integrity: Reconciling accounts, preparing year-end financial statements, and ensuring compliance with Montgomery County's Office of Management and Budget/Finance/Procurement policies.
• Driving Data-Driven Insights: Preparing detailed financial analyses and recommending actionable solutions to optimize resource allocation.
• Serving as a Financial Advisor: Acting as a trusted resource for internal stakeholders, providing expert guidance on budgetary and financial matters.
• Leveraging Technology for Efficiency: Utilizing integrated ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and advanced financial management tools to perform projections, reconciliations, and comprehensive reporting.
• Enhancing Accountability: Monitoring expenditure reports, processing general ledger transactions, and providing oversight for payment processing operations.

Minimum Qualifications
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.

Substitutions:

Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) may be substituted for a degree in Accounting or a major in Accounting.

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

• Expertise in preparing sophisticated financial projections and developing actionable insights.

• Proficiency in processing and accounting for revenue, including preparing reconciliations for complex accounts.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee payment processing operations in a large organization.
• Hands-on experience using ERP systems like Oracle or advance Microsoft Office tools for complex analyses.
• Comprehensive understanding of governmental accounting principles, including deep knowledge of GASB standards.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

Leave Benefits

Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

Retirement Benefits

All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness

Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.

Free Mass Transit Benefit

County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.

Reduced Child and Health Care Costs

Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.

Employee Wellbeing

We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.

Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
01

Which statement best applies to you with regards to your education?

• I have a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or public administration.
• I have a bachelor's degree in a related field to accounting and, if asked, can provide transcripts indicating relevant accounting coursework.
• I do not have a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, or a related field.

02

If you have a bachelor's degree, what is it in?
03

Do you currently hold a certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of professional accounting work do you have?

• Less than 1 year or No Experience
• 1 Year Experience
• 2 Years Experience
• 3 or more Years Experience

05

Do you have an expertise in preparing sophisticated financial projections and developing actionable insights?

• Yes
• No

06

Explain the expertise you have in preparing sophisticated financial projections and developing actionable insights. If no experience in this area, type N/A.
07

Do you have proficiency in processing and accounting for revenue, including preparing reconciliations for complex accounts?

• Yes
• No

08

Explain the demonstrated ability to oversee payment processing operations in a large organization that you have. If you have no experience in this area, type N/A.
09

Explain the proficiency in processing and accounting for revenue, including preparing reconciliations for complex accounts that you have. If no experience in this area, type N/A.
10

Do you have demonstrated ability to oversee payment processing operations in a large organization?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have hands-on experience using ERP systems like Oracle or advance Microsoft Office tools for complex analyses.

• Yes
• No

12

Do you have comprehensive understanding of governmental accounting principles, including deep knowledge of GASB standards?

• Yes
• No

Required Question