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Loudoun County Government

Crossing Guard

Leesburg, VA

$16 - $18.50/hr

Loudoun County Government has been named one of Forbes' 2025 Best Large Employers! We're proud to be recognized nationally for our commitment to employee satisfaction and excellence in public service.

Loudoun County Government

Crossing Guard

Leesburg, VA · On-site

$20.15 - $33.24/hr

Loudoun County Government has been named one of Forbes' 2025 Best Large Employers. We're proud to be recognized nationally for our commitment to employee satisfaction and excellence in public service.

County of Culpeper

County Administrator

Culpeper, VA

$180K - $230K/yr

Culpeper County Administration, 302 North Main Street, Culpeper, VA 22701 Employment Type ... The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in local government leadership, strategic ...

Carroll County Government

Master Plumber

Westminster, MD · On-site

$30.79 - $53.89/hr

Non-Exempt (41170) Who We Are At Carroll County Government, we look for people who are eager to engage in meaningful work that positively impacts our community. As public servants, our sense of ...

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Grants Accountant

Grants Accountant

Carroll County Government

Westminster, MD • On-site

$72K - $131K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Grants Accountant
Information
  • Pay Range (Grade): $72,946 - $131,290 (A400)
  • Other Compensation Offered: Flexible Work Schedule, Hybrid Telework Arrangements
  • Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
  • Organization: Comptroller - Accounting
  • Location: County Office Building
  • Reports to: Investment Manager
  • Classification: Exempt (40064)

Who We Are
At Carroll County Government, we look for people who are eager to engage in meaningful work that positively impacts our community. As public servants, our sense of purpose and motivation to work hard starts with the value we place on relationships with coworkers, community partners, and those we serve. We strive to build collaborative and passionate teams, with opportunities to learn and explore new possibilities in a welcoming workplace. As a team, we are committed, inspired, and connected to make a difference in the community.
What You Will Do
As part of the Department of the Comptroller, you will take ownership of the grant fund for the County. Working under the direction of the Investment Manager, your expertise in accounting and reporting will ensure grant fund financial statements are prepared in a timely and accurate manner. You will manage the overall financial activities of the grant fund within our organization; the leadership you provide will support the accounting team and the grant administrators to ensure work meets established deadlines and standards while complying with all laws and regulations. You will use your specialized knowledge to analyze financial data and prepare financial statements and reports.
Essential Duties
  • Oversee the accounting and financial reporting for all grant-funded projects and funds.
  • Work with County agencies to monitor the grant award, budget, and reimbursement requests. Recommend adjustments and close-out of the grant when complete.
  • Adhere to schedule of reporting for all grant funded programs. Monitor progress of grant objectives and activities. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Prepare financial statements, supporting schedules, and footnotes for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), Single Audit, Uniform Financial Report (UFR), and Credit Rating.
  • Analyze and reconcile grant revenues, expenditures, and reimbursements.
  • Compile complex data to create reports, spreadsheets, surveys, and other complex documents.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting practices and complete required continuing education training
  • Ensure all work is complete and timely to achieve department goals. Integrate feedback and study procedures to improve efficiency and quality.
  • Invite collaboration and seek learning opportunities. Proactively assist peers to create a supportive work environment.
  • Exhibit integrity, ethics, and fiscal responsibility.

How You Will Succeed
Your Skills
  • Grant Management (Intermediate)
  • Financial Management Systems (Developing)
  • Analytical Thinking (Intermediate)
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate)
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) (Intermediate)

Your Strengths
  • Service Excellence
  • Decision Making
  • Collaborating with Others
  • Digital Literacy
  • Continuous Learning
  • Accounting and Reporting
  • Data Literacy
  • Financial Acumen
  • Reconciliation and Analysis

You Might Be a Good Fit If
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting
  • Three or more years of related experience
  • A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement.

Additional Information
  • May be required to work outside of standard hours.
  • Requires criminal background check as condition of employment.

Why You Will Love Working Here
All the Benefits You Need
Carroll County Government is dedicated to fostering a culture focused on the total well-being of our employees. For eligible employees, this includes:
  • Generous paid time off
  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • Flexible schedules and remote options, when applicable
  • Comprehensive, no deductible medical plans including prescription and vision coverage, low-cost dental plan, and County paid basic life insurance.
  • Pension, 401k, and 457 Retirement Accounts
  • Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year

Find out more here: Carroll County Government | Carroll County, Maryland (carrollcountymd.gov)
Carroll County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The County Commissioners of Carroll County recognize the rights of all people, including County employees, to equal opportunity. Discrimination against County employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability is strictly prohibited. The Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles I and II, applies to County government employment. If you have questions, suggestions, or complaints, please contact Kristy L. Bixler, Director, Human Resources and Carroll County Government Americans with Disabilities Coordinator for Employment, at the Department of Human Resources (410-386-2129) or Md. Relay 711/800-735-2258. The mailing address is 225 North Center Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157.
Questions or need assistance? Please contact us at careers@carrollcountymd.gov , via telephone at 410-386-2129 or stop by our office at 225 N. Center Street, Room 100, Westminster, MD 21157 during normal business hours.
Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.

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