Accountant III - Certified

Salary: $91,173.00 - $142,043.00 Annually
Location : Towson, MD
Job Type: MERIT
Job Number: 03.124 07-2026 OBF
Department: BUDGET & FINANCE
Opening Date: 07/29/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Pay Schedule XII, Grade 5M, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Office of Budget and Finance, Accounting Division.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You MUSTattach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties
Under general supervision, supervises professional accounting staff in the Office of Budget and Finance.

• Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of professional accounting and support staff.
• Trains new personnel.
• Reviews and analyzes accounting systems and reporting methods.
• Assists in the development of revised systems and methods.
• Coordinates County-wide year-end operations including closing procedures.
• Prepares periodic and annual financial and detailed cost statements.
• Prepares estimates and statements of account for County operations and income generating programs.
• Prepares complex accounting and statistical reports for Federal, State, and other government agencies.
• Coordinates or supervises a specialized accounting function.
• Serves as liaison between agency and County, State, and Federal accounting and auditing officials.

Examples of Other Duties

• May participate in budget preparation.
• Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, economics, or a closely related field.

Plus

Four years' professional experience in accounting or auditing and possession of a license as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

(Education in accounting beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level):
Thorough knowledge of accounting, cost accounting, and auditing theory, principles, practices, and procedures. Thorough knowledge of automated accounting systems. Knowledge of government organizations and accounting systems and practices. Knowledge of grant and capital accounting.

Skill in maintaining complex accounting records. Skill in analyzing accounts, ledgers, journals, and other accounting records and statements. Skill in preparing statistical reports.

Ability to plan, direct, and supervise professional staff in a specialized accounting unit. Ability to assist in the development of accounting systems. Ability to conduct complex accounting, financial, and procedural studies. Ability to interpret laws, codes, and standards. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance):
Thorough knowledge of County organization and budgeting system. Thorough knowledge of County accounting systems and practices. Thorough knowledge of applicable laws, codes, and standards. Thorough knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing performance of duties.

Skill in planning, directing, and supervising professional staff in a specialized accounting unit. Skill in conducting complex accounting, financial, and procedural studies. Skill in using automated accounting and financial systems.
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a license as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) issued by the Maryland State Board of Accountancy is required within six months of appointment.

Proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of license(s), certification(s) and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. ().

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Accountant III - Certified
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You MUSTattach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Conditions of Employment

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary but may include the operation of office equipment and occasional walking, standing, or other limited physical activities.

Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.
Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Salary

Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance
General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.

Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Personal Leave
Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Educational Assistance
70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer
This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.
01

The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

02

Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience/History" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for this position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

• I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

03

The position you are applying for requires proof of education and/or licenses beyond high school in order to qualify. You must submit this proof as instructed on the job posting. If you do not submit the transcript(s) or license(s) by the closing date, your application will not be considered further.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

04

Select the option that best describes your level of education and experience.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, economics, or a closely related field; plus four (4) years' professional experience in accounting or auditing.
• Master's degree in accounting, plus two (2) years' professional experience in accounting or auditing.
• I do not have any of the above combinations of education and experience.

05

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application.If you chose "I do not have any of the above combinations of education and experience" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.
06

Do you possess a license as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) issued by the Maryland State Board of Accountancy? If you do possess a CPA license issued by the Maryland State Board of Accountancy, you must submit proof by attaching it to your application.

• Yes, and I will submit proof that I have a CPA license issued by the Maryland State Board of Accountancy.
• No, I do not currently have a CPA license issued by the Maryland State Board of Accountancy.

07

If you answered "No, I do not currently have a CPA license issued by the Maryland State Board of Accountancy" in the previous question, will you obtain a CPA license within the next six months? If you answered "Yes" in the previous question, respond by selecting "N/A"