Job Description

Posting number: 10762

Department: Office of Finance

Division: Accounting

Job classification: Accountant 3G

Posting type: Open

Categories: Accounting and Finance

Come join our team!

Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

Applicant Limit Notice: Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.

The Prince George’s County Office of Finance is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an Accountant, (Accountant 3G) grade G24 position, in the Accounting Division

About the Position

This is a senior-level professional accounting role responsible for performing complex accounting activities in a variety of functional areas. This position works with a considerable degree of latitude in taking action, independent judgement, and initiative when expediting complex accounting/financial assignments and projects. Incumbents perform accounting work in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in State and Local
government, prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and standards.

About the Agency

The Office of Finance is dedicated to maximizing available resources and delivering creative and innovative financial services to a wide range of internal and external customers of the County.

The Office of Finance:

• Controls all cash and investments to assure maximum safety, liquidity and yield.

• Collects all revenues and receipts due to the County, including property taxes.

• Conducts tax sales to collect delinquent property taxes.

• Processes and/or monitors payments to vendors, employees, or other payees for goods, services, and other liabilities.

• Processes biweekly payroll for 6,000 employees and monthly payroll for 2,000 retirees.

• Certifies availability of funds for payment of liabilities and obligations.

• Maintains system of accounts and records for all financial transactions.

• Reports results of financial operations using established reporting standards and methods.

• Facilitates annual financial audit process.

• Supports the legislative process - including composing and reviewing draft resolutions and bills, esp., those involving complex financial issues.

Examples of duties

• Reviews monthly accounting system or ad hoc reports and researches any unusual or questionable transactions. Also performs analytic review of accounts to identify non-routine variances in fund activity. Research situations, identifies and evaluates alternatives, and recommends appropriate action.
• Maintains financial control of several funds in the County's financial system.
• Reviews expenditures and applicable financial transactions to ensure compliance with appropriation authority, adequacy of accounting information, and allowability of the transaction within the parameters established by policies, laws, and other guidelines governing program functions.
• Prepares adjusting and reclassification journal entries, including chargebacks, to ensure the accurate reporting of fund activity consistent with generally accepted accounting and reporting standards.
• Prepares working papers, schedules, and other supporting documentation reflecting work effort.
• Reconciles accounting records of applicable health benefits expenditures to invoices from the County's health providers.
• Maintenance of Life & Health Funds (1903-1904)
• Maintenance of OPEB Funds (7011-7012)
• Maintenance of Police, Fire Service, Deputy Sheriffs' and Correctional Officers' Comprehensive Pension Funds (7009 Fire Service; 7010 Police; 7007 Sheriff's; 7006 Corrections) and Maintenance of Supplemental Pension Funds 7008 Deputy Sheriff's; 7000 Correctional Officers; 7001 Crossing Guards; 7002 AFSCME; 7003 G-Schedule; 7004 Fire Civilian; 7005 Police Civilian)
• Accumulates data from accounting system reports and file records to prepare periodic financial statements and reports that are supported by related working papers, tables, schedules, notes, and other material pertaining to responsible funds for inclusion in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, State Report, bond prospectus, or for other purposes.
• Responds to information requests from internal and external sources concerning financial statements and reports.
• Participates fully in periodic audits or other examinations of the County's financial records, policies, and procedures.
• Researches and analyzes financial data and prepares ad hoc or other reports on fund activity as required.
• Maintains current knowledge of the County, State, and Federal regulations, policies, and procedures, demonstrates understanding of generally accepted accounting and reporting practices, pertaining to areas of responsibility.
• Provides technical assistance, information, and advice to other County agencies, persons doing business with the County, residents, or other people making inquiries about areas of responsibility. Exchange channels include but are not limited to written and oral communications and formal and informal meetings.
• Operates data processing equipment and interprets output from County's automated accounting system environment.
• Gives administrative and technical assistance, as required, at the direction of the supervisor.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Quantitative Analyses, or Business Administration or a related field

• Two (2) years of professional accounting experience.

An equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years of Government Accounting experience, including financial statement preparation.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel.
• Possess a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) title.
• Knowledge of Systems Applications and Products (SAP) or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms is preferred.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and submit oral/written reports.
• Great time management, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Supplemental information

Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates: August 31, 2026Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location 1301 McCormick Dr., Ste. 1100 Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Conditions of Employment Upon selection, the candidate must:

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.