Accountant Retirement System

please note that this is not a merit or collective bargaining unit position for the maryland-national capital park and planning commission. Any individual hired for this position will be an employee of the employees' retirement system.

the employees’ retirement system (ers) is responsible for managing, protecting, diversifying, and administering benefits for the employees and beneficiaries of the maryland-national capital park and planning commission (m-ncppc).

the accountant is responsible for executing professional accounting duties including the preparation, maintenance, analysis, and verification of financial records in accordance with established policies, procedures, and governmental regulations. This position ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial data, supports budgeting and reporting activities, assists in processing staff bi-weekly payroll, prepares and transmits electronic payments for vendors, and provides financial information to management for decision-making.

The role requires sound judgment, attention to detail, and adherence to accounting standards to maintain transparency and accountability in the management of public funds. While most of the work is done independently, requiring a high degree of critical thinking and organization, the accountant will collaborate with team members, internal commission departments, and external vendors.

$69,774-$123,814

• maintain accurate financial records, ledgers, and accounts, including establishing any required new accounts in the financial system and custodian bank.
• prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (gaap) and the government accounting standards board (gasb) standards.
• research discrepancies to determine the cause and identify required resolutions.
• provide fiscal year end support. Prepare the ers’ comprehensive annual financial report and popular annual financial report for review by external auditor and for submittal to gfoa.
• ensure timely reporting to meet requests from internal departments, board/committees, consultants, and auditor.

• assist in preparing projections for cash requirements to cover personnel and operating expenditures in the production of the ers annual operating budget.
• monitor expenditures and revenues to ensure alignment with approved budget.
• review investment manager transactions and reconcile with custodian bank statements.

• ensure adherence to governmental accounting standards, laws, regulations, and agency policies.
• implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard public funds.
• recommend changes to policies, procedures, or the accounting system to maintain compliance and support the implementation of best practices for operating efficiency.

• process accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll entries, journal entries, and adjustments.
• perform reconciliation of bank accounts, investment funds, and subsidiary ledgers.
• maintain documentation required for audit and regulatory purposes.
• prepare schedules, reports, and documentation for internal and external audits.
• respond to audit inquiries and assist in resolving findings.
• assist in accounting system implementations, upgrades, and testing. Perform related duties and projects, as assigned.

• assist in forecasting cash requirements to ensure adequate liquidity.
• coordinate with executive management to report and account for capital calls and distributions.
• reconcile investment accounts and verify accuracy of custodian monthly reporting and manager statements.

knowledge of:

• knowledge of, and skill in applying, the principles, methods, techniques, and accepted practices of professional accounting in accounting systems; this includes professional level knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (gaap) and other guides such as government accounting standards board (gasb).
• knowledge of, and proficiency in utilizing accounting and financial management software,…