About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

• Perform monthly journal entries, reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, and support the month‑end close process.
• Ensure transactions comply with GAAP, GASB, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Official Statement.
• Assist with year‑end general ledger closing and preparation for the annual audit.
• Review, analyze, prepare, and post budget adjustments and journal entries for expense, revenue, and contingency accounts.
• Support various phases of the budget process and provide technical assistance on budgeting and accounting procedures.
• Maintain capital projects accounting—set up and monitor projects, process adjustments and journal postings, and track purchase orders.
• Compile and analyze financial data and recommend improvements to accounting processes and systems.
• Complete assigned accounting projects and assist in audit activities as needed.

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Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or equivalent education/experience combination).
• Approximately two years of accounting experience — governmental or fund accounting preferred.
• Knowledge of public‑sector accounting principles, fiscal reporting, and administrative practices.
• Ability to maintain assigned accounts, prepare financial statements, communicate clearly (written and verbal), and work effectively with the public and internal teams.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to meet deadlines in a team environment.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay rate: $36.01 - $41.33 per hour; $65,538 - $75,221 annually.
• Full‑time position (35 hours per week).
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, defined contribution and 457(b) plans, paid holidays, leave (sick, annual, personal), tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, and employee discounts.
• Training and professional development opportunities.

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Location & Work Arrangement

• Location: Maryland, MD (telework eligible). This role allows for partial telework but requires regular in‑office attendance as directed by the supervisor. Careertakes’ client will provide final determination of work schedule and office expectations.

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Key Skills & Keywords

• Governmental accounting
• Fund accounting
• Month‑end close and reconciliations
• Budget support and journal entries
• ACFR and audit support
• Telework‑eligible accounting role

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Other Details

• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Grade: 723
• This role requires ordinary physical effort (sitting, walking, standing, bending, reaching, carrying light items).
• Reasonable accommodations are available — contact the hiring team for assistance.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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