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Accountant I

Calvert County Government16 open roles

Pay
$36 – $41 an hour
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Calvert County
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Early applications get read.

8.0% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Calvert County Government postings stay open a median of 21 days.

Share of postings closed within
  1. 1.6%1 day
  2. 3.5%3 days
  3. 8.0%7 days
  4. 14.9%14 days
  5. 34.0%30 days
This job: posted 8 days ago

Calvert County Government median: 21 days open

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Job Description:

The Calvert County Department of Finance & Budget is seeking an Accountant I to join a mission-driven team where your work directly supports the services that keep Calvert County running strong.

This is an excellent opportunity for an entry-level accountant to gain hands-on experience in governmental accounting while building a stable and rewarding public service career.

Performs professional accounting and budgeting work in maintaining accounts. Work requires fully developed accounting skills. Worker receives assignments and direction from technical supervisors.

Essential Job Functions

Performs monthly journal entries, reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, and month-end closing process.

Ensures transactions are in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Government Accounting Standards Board, local, state and federal laws.

Assists in preparing schedules and other supporting documents to substantiate the financial statements for ACFR (Annual Comprehensive Financial Report) and the Official Statement.

Participates in the year-end general ledger closing process, preparation for the County’s annual audit, and preparation of the County’s ACFR.

Reviews, analyzes, prepares, and posts budget adjustments or journal entries for expense, revenue, and contingency accounts.

Assists with the coordination and development of the various phases of the budget process as directed.

Provides technical assistance regarding budgeting and accounting procedures.

Assists with capital projects accounting system (adjusting/maintaining balances through budget adjustments, journal postings, setting up new projects, and monitoring purchase orders).

Monitors project progress on a regular basis.

Completes assigned accounting-related projects.

Compiles and analyzes financial data.

Determines adequacy, analyzes, and improves accounting processes and systems.

Other Duties

Assists in the audit process.

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)

Knowledge of--

  • Accounting principles and practices as applied to accounting and fiscal reporting for public agencies.
  • Administrative practices and procedures as applied to the operations of an accounting department.

Ability to--

  • Maintain an assigned group of accounts within an accounting system.
  • Prepare financial statements.
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Deal effectively with the public.

Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)

Training and/or Education:

Bachelor's degree in accounting.

Experience:

Two years of accounting experience preferably in governmental or fund accounting.

Licenses or Certificates:

None.

Special Requirements:

None

Physical Demands:

Requires ordinary physical effort to sit, walk, stand, bend, reach, or to carry light items.

Unusual Demands:

None

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Compensation Steps:

Pay rate: $36.01 - $41.33 per hour; $65,538 - $75,221 annually

Grade 723, full-time position, 35 hours per week

Department of Finance and Budget

Location: 150 Main Street, Prince Frederick MD 20678

Position closing date: October 13, 2026

Please Note: This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on October 13, 2026. To be considered for the role, ensure that your application is submitted before the deadline. The position will be removed from the website as of 12:00 a.m. on October 14th.

This position allows for telework, meaning the employee may be able to work from home or another offsite location for part of the workweek, but they are still required to come into the office regularly. This arrangement is at the supervisor's discretion and may change based on business needs.

Calvert County Government offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include:

  • 15 days of sick leave
  • 10 days of annual leave
  • 5 days of personal leave
  • 13 paid holidays *14 in an election year
  • Defined Contribution Plan
  • 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Up to 80% tuition reimbursement
  • Gym membership discounts

Please Note: A complete application is required to be considered for a position within Calvert County Government. All prior work experience, education, and other certifications should be entered into the application and supplemental questions should be answered completely. Attachments are not provided to hiring managers unless you are selected for an interview.

Calvert County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] with as much notice as possible.

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