Accountant/Auditor Supervisor, Grade N26, Alcohol Beverage Services, Gaithersburg, MD
Alcohol Beverage Services -
Gaithersburg, MD,
US
Accountant/Auditor Supervisor, Grade N26
Date Posted: 2024-04-27
Job description
Job Description
Closing Date:Open until Filled
Montgomery County Government is in search of a highly skilled Accountant/Auditor Supervisor within its award-winning Alcohol Beverage Services Department. Generating more than $35 million in net income annually, Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) is the sole distributor of beer, wine and spirits for Montgomery County.With more than 450 employees, ABS operates an automated distribution center in addition to 26 full-service beer, wine, and spirits retail stores and also manages alcohol licensing, regulation, and education for more than 1,000 licensed establishments.
The Accountant/Auditor Supervisor will work independently to solve Accounts Payable invoice processing and Accounts Receivable billing and collection issues and will make complex decisions based on knowledge of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Accounting, related bank reconciliation and related Procurement and Finance laws and regulations. This position will act as the SME for the Department's Accounts Payable policies and procedures and will independently plan and carry out all operational aspects of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Programs, advising management of program status and achievements, as well as potential controversial matters or far-reaching implications of decisions rendered.
Some of the major responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
Financial Management:
System Management:
This position serves as a supervisor to the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team members. Supervision includes being a leader, coach, and mentor to team members as well as establishing functional activities that focus on maintaining steady workflow and productivity, meeting service/productivity standards and resolving operational problems.This position is a key participant in year-end clean-up efforts. Responsibilities also include recommending and implementing business process improvements, written communication of audit, control and process deficiencies and participating in research and resolution of system-related issues.The Accountant/Auditor Supervisor is highly proficient in governmental accounting standards, and as such, is required to have considerable accounting knowledge and experience; the position also requires considerable experience with automated financial systems, preferably Oracle eBusiness and Business Intelligence reporting software tools such as Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint and UIPath or similar.
As a supervisor of unionized employees, this position has a responsibility for fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.
Previous government accounting experience is preferred. Applicants who are Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) should confirm such active certification by including their CPA number, the state of issue and whether the license is active or inactive.
A criminal background and credit history check will be conducted on the selected candidate prior to appointment and will be a significant factor in the hiring decision.
For additional information about our exciting benefit offerings and total reward summary, please visit
Additional Employment Information
OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.
Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to ...@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from theEthics Commissionwebsite.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Considerable (i.e. five (5) years) professional experience in a financial accounting, auditing or business administration field at the full performance level or 2 (two) years of experience performing work as a senior-level accountant and/or auditor.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting; or a bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Public Administration or a related field with a major of accounting coursework.
Equivalency: Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) may be substituted for a degree in Accounting or a major in accounting.
Preferred Criteria
No Preferred Criteria. All applicants will be reviewed by OHR for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated Qualified, placed on the Eligible List, and may be considered for an interview.
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:
Minimum Salary 78686
Maximum Salary 126527
Currency USD
Closing Date:Open until Filled
Montgomery County Government is in search of a highly skilled Accountant/Auditor Supervisor within its award-winning Alcohol Beverage Services Department. Generating more than $35 million in net income annually, Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) is the sole distributor of beer, wine and spirits for Montgomery County.With more than 450 employees, ABS operates an automated distribution center in addition to 26 full-service beer, wine, and spirits retail stores and also manages alcohol licensing, regulation, and education for more than 1,000 licensed establishments.
The Accountant/Auditor Supervisor will work independently to solve Accounts Payable invoice processing and Accounts Receivable billing and collection issues and will make complex decisions based on knowledge of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Accounting, related bank reconciliation and related Procurement and Finance laws and regulations. This position will act as the SME for the Department's Accounts Payable policies and procedures and will independently plan and carry out all operational aspects of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Programs, advising management of program status and achievements, as well as potential controversial matters or far-reaching implications of decisions rendered.
Some of the major responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
Financial Management:
- Oversee a wide array of financial work including daily matching of supplier invoices to internal product receiving documents and purchase orders within the Oracle Accounts Payable module
- Oversee a wide array of financial work including daily processing of A/R work which includes invoice generation, billing and revenue recognition, reconciliations, staff work assignment and tracking, customer service, audit and compliance tracking within the section
- Provide customer service and issue resolution to internal and external customers
- Conduct year-end activities such as ensuring accurate recording of expenses to the correct fiscal year and reconciliation of various Accounts Payable liability accounts
- Evaluate system configuration and recommend Accounts Payable program changes based on legislation and regulatory rulings impacting Accounts Payable
- Ensure compliance with key controls, monitors audit findings and implements corrective actions as necessary.
System Management:
- Understand and use the County's ERP and Business Intelligence systems with emphasis on the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Procurement, i-Expense and General Ledger modules
- Coordinate with ERP managers/teams to manage user acceptance testing and other testing related to upgrades and patches within Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable related system enhancements and improvements
- In coordination with ERP, inform management/stakeholders of potential issues or changes and recommend solutions as it relates to system enhancements and improvements
- Troubleshoot and bring resolution to Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable related issues, escalating to other business contacts such as ERP any issues Department is unable to resolve
- Identify process anomalies and process improvement and automation opportunities and documents consistent deviations from procedures or frequent process roadblocks
- Coordinate with Finance to assure seamless and timely integration of Accounts Receivable and Payable transactions to the general ledger
- Support the Administrative Services Manager, regarding business process re-engineering related to Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable systems and related interfaces
- Compile and actively monitor Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable key performance metrics and recommend changes as required to maintain efficient and accurate Accounts Receivable and Payable processes and compliance with audits
- Determine and design appropriate reporting of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable information for internal/external customers.
This position serves as a supervisor to the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team members. Supervision includes being a leader, coach, and mentor to team members as well as establishing functional activities that focus on maintaining steady workflow and productivity, meeting service/productivity standards and resolving operational problems.This position is a key participant in year-end clean-up efforts. Responsibilities also include recommending and implementing business process improvements, written communication of audit, control and process deficiencies and participating in research and resolution of system-related issues.The Accountant/Auditor Supervisor is highly proficient in governmental accounting standards, and as such, is required to have considerable accounting knowledge and experience; the position also requires considerable experience with automated financial systems, preferably Oracle eBusiness and Business Intelligence reporting software tools such as Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint and UIPath or similar.
As a supervisor of unionized employees, this position has a responsibility for fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.
Previous government accounting experience is preferred. Applicants who are Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) should confirm such active certification by including their CPA number, the state of issue and whether the license is active or inactive.
A criminal background and credit history check will be conducted on the selected candidate prior to appointment and will be a significant factor in the hiring decision.
For additional information about our exciting benefit offerings and total reward summary, please visit
Additional Employment Information
OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.
Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to ...@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from theEthics Commissionwebsite.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Considerable (i.e. five (5) years) professional experience in a financial accounting, auditing or business administration field at the full performance level or 2 (two) years of experience performing work as a senior-level accountant and/or auditor.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting; or a bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Public Administration or a related field with a major of accounting coursework.
Equivalency: Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) may be substituted for a degree in Accounting or a major in accounting.
Preferred Criteria
No Preferred Criteria. All applicants will be reviewed by OHR for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated Qualified, placed on the Eligible List, and may be considered for an interview.
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles for governmental accounting, including a thorough knowledge and understanding of GASB standards and statements.
- Experience using accounting and financial management software normally found in a large organization such as integrated ERP applications like Oracle, Business Intelligence reporting tools, MS Office, and UIPath.
- Experience supervising a complex accounting operation comprised of professional and clerical accounting staff.
- Leadership and Accountability
- Developing Access Queries
Minimum Salary 78686
Maximum Salary 126527
Currency USD