What are the responsibilities and job description for the SENIOR ACCOUNTANT position at Worcester County Government?
DEPARTMENT: TREASURER’S OFFICE
JOB TITLE: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
COMPENSATION: GRADE 22/STEP 1 $30.35 HOURLY/$63,128 ANNUALLY TO
GRADE 22/STEP 10 $37.62 HOURLY/$78,250 ANNUALLY
*SALARY MAY BE HIGHER BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS
WORK LOCATION: PRIMARY LOCATION IS THE WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER, ONE W.
MARKET ST., SNOW HILL, MD
WORK SCHEDULE: MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 8:00 AM TO 4:30 PM
APPLICATION PERIOD: UNTIL FILLED
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for advanced accounting work and assisting management with the financial
reporting of the County. This position is integral to ensure accuracy and timeliness of accounting activities and
to maintain a sound financial control environment. This position reports directly to the Deputy Finance Officer
and Finance Officer.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Essential personnel subject to emergency call-back with little or no notice, to include evening and weekend
- Successfully pass pre-employment background check
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintain accounting records and reconcile general ledger accounts, subsidiary accounts, and other
- Reconcile cash accounts for various funds including the General Fund, Custodial Funds, and Special
- Record capital assets and update work in process reconciliation
- Reconcile due to/from general ledger accounts on a monthly basis
- Prepare monthly journal entries within the General Fund, Custodial Funds, and Special Revenue Funds
- Process debt service payments for the General Fund
- Analyze accounting data to research and provide financial information to management
- Maintain internal controls, such as policies and procedures, to ensure the proper recording of financial data
- Ability to analyze funds for reasonableness of revenues, expenditures, and balance sheet items
- Monthly, quarterly and annual account reconciliations and activity roll-forwards
- Participate in external audit, preparing audit schedules and providing information to auditors
- Assist in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
- Prepare various regulatory, periodic, or annual reports, as assigned
- Assist in analyzing departmental workflow and job duties and recommend reorganization or realignment
- Evaluate financial and accounting systems/programs and make recommendations for improvements
- Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive financial statements, schedules, reports, and other materials
- Review and recommend new methods and procedures to make daily operations more efficient
- Learn new processes and technology as necessary
- Cross-train and back up other staff as needed
- Complete assigned tasks accurately and by established deadlines
- Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, elected or appointed officials,
- Comply with the safety programs, procedures, training, fire drills, COOP plans, etc.
- Ensure confidentiality of information and records and complies with record retention schedule
- Comply with the Worcester County Government Personnel Rules & Regulations and safety programs
- Perform all other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field plus 5-10 years or an equivalent combination of education
- CPA or CPA candidate preferred
- Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite programs sufficient to create, implement, and maintain
- Have above-average oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills necessary to perform essential
job duties and work harmoniously with coworkers, officials, other government agencies, and general public
using tact and discretion, exercise initiative, resourcefulness, professionalism, and sound judgment
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision and perform work correctly, accurately, and
- Ability to apply acquired knowledge to increasingly varied and complex tasks
- Ability to compose confidential and non-confidential correspondence and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and directions; keep records and logs; complete written
- Ability to prepare reports and analyze data as required
- Must have a team-oriented work ethic and ability to collaborate
- Familiarity with the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, Yellow Book, and OMB Circulars A-133
preferred
Safety Analysis:
(Rarely (<5% of the time), Occasional (5-25% of the time), Frequent (25-75% of the time); Constant (<75% of
the time)
Sedentary work; Constant sitting, viewing; Frequent talking, hearing; Occasional pushing, pulling, carrying,
lifting up to 10 lbs. No known significant hazard risk.
Worcester County Government Benefits Information
Worcester County Government offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package, including
medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, holidays, retirement plans, and much more! To
learn more details about our full range of benefits, please view our Benefits Guide at
Worcester_Guide_2025.pdf.
Paid Time Off
Full time employees can accrue up to 248 hours of paid time off in the first year of employment
starting on the first full pay period. This includes up to 80 hours of vacation, up to 120 hours of sick,
and up to 48 hours of personal leave. The accrual for vacation increases after 6 years and 11 years.
Unused vacation and sick leave can be rolled over annually as outlined in the policy details. Full
time employees are granted 15 paid holidays in calendar year 2026.
Medical Benefits
Full time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account(s), and
AFLAC voluntary plans on the first day of the month after date of hire. Please visit our on-line
Benefits Guide at the link above for additional details about the plans, co-pays, and premiums.
Full time employees are eligible for county paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance on
the first day of the month following six months of employment.
Retirement
All employees budgeted for 500 hours, or more will automatically participate in Maryland State
Retirement effective on the date of hire, if not already retired from a Maryland State Retirement
system. All employees are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan that offers pre-tax
and ROTH contribution options. The county provides a $1 for $1 match of employee’s contributions
up to a maximum of $1,500 per fiscal year as outlined in the plan documents.
Part Time Employees
Part time employees are eligible to participate in the deferred compensation plan on the first day of
the month after date of hire. Part time employees are eligible to earn 1 hour for every 30 hours
worked of sick leave (up to 64 hours). Sick leave can be taken after a 106-day waiting period.
Extras for All Employees
All employees are eligible to use the Fitness Room at the Worcester County Recreation Center at no
cost. All employees have access to an Employee Assistance Program that provides telephone
consultations and up to 3 face-to-face visits per year. All employees are eligible for SECU credit
union membership.
For more information, please view our Benefits Guide at Worcester_Guide_2025.pdf or call
Human Resources at 410-632-0090.
Salary : $1,500 - $78,250