The City of Takoma Park is seeking a Senior Accounting Specialist to perform duties related to accounts payable and assist in the preparation of the City's annual budget document. This is a limited time position, concluding at the end of calendar year 2026.This position is eligible for membership in the AFSCME union.

Typical Duties include:

• Processes invoices, run checks, compiles checks for review and all accounts payable related
• functions.
• Performs daily review of bank accounts; funds transactions; prepares journal entries and year-end
• adjusting entries; maintains journal entries and maintains the continuity of assigned journal entry
• numbers.
• Reconciles bank accounts and other asset and liability accounts as assigned.
• Assists the Budget Manager with the preparation of the City's annual budget package, including the
• Capital Improvement Plan, financial data analysis, and narrative reports.
• Assists the Budget Manager with the preparation of financial reports.
• Reconciles Equipment Replacement Reserve (ERR) at year end and during budget preparation;
• Maintains cash drawers and provides customer services; answers questions and resolves problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager and Director.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required to be successful are:

• Knowledge of budget development and accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of accounts payable processes.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs and proficient in Microsoft Excel and

• Word.
• Knowledge of research and statistical analysis principles.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.

• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Minimum Qualifications include:

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate

• degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to
• answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with two years' experience or service.
• Ability to be bonded.

The salary for this position is graded between $86,155.25and $90,090.68 and will be offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including 100% paid premiums of medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee only coverage, and 80% paid premiums for dependents.

The City of Takoma Park is a small jurisdiction inMontgomery County,Maryland bordering the District of Columbia and Prince George's County. Inhabited by a diverse and politically active population of 17,000 residents, Takoma Park is known for its progressive policies, historic tree-lined neighborhoods, and independent businesses. We areproud to be a workforce of almost 200full-time and part-time employees thatare as diverse as the community we serve.We strivetomaintain excellent customer service and responsiveness to our residents and everyone we work with. It is with this in mind that we seek to improve by championing quality and efficiency through a dedicated workforce and cooperative spirit.

The City of Takoma Park is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the residents we serve and the area in which we live. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where employees of diverse backgrounds can thrive and make a positive impact in the services we provide.