Corporate Accountant III (14345, Grade 28)

Salary: $73,523.00 - $132,614.00 Annually
Location : Riverdale, MD
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 14345
Department: Finance
Division: Accounting Services Division
Opening Date: 03/24/2025
Closing Date: 4/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
The Accounting Division in the Finance Department of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (the Commission) is seeking a Corporate Accountant III in the General Accounting section. This full-time, career position reports directly to the Corporate Accounting Manager.
The Commission is a bi-county local government agency located outside of Washington D.C. and includes the Planning and Parks Departments for both Montgomery and Prince George's Counties as well as the Recreation Department in Prince George's County. As a governmental agency, the Commission uses Fund Accounting as its system of accounting.
Examples of Important Duties

• Oversees and directs the Capital Assets and Grants work programs.
• Maintains quality control, develops performance metrics and focuses on process improvements and optimal customer service delivery.
• Reviews subordinate work and ensures program deadlines are met.
• Ensures SOPs for all major job functions are developed and maintained for the sections.
• Updates and recommends related Commission Practices and Administrative procedures.
• Develops and/or recommends improvements to Capital Assets and Grants policies, procedures and reports.
• Develops and facilitates Commission-wide training for Capital Assets.
• Manages Capital Assets and Grants system modules and subsidiary systems.
• Assists with the implementation of new or upgrades to financial systems and performs as lead on assigned module(s).
• Reconciles subsidiary systems and accounts to the General Ledger.
• Manages and maintains accounting for other assigned fund(s) (i.e., Enterprise Fund).
• Performs monthly reconciliation of assigned accounts related to the programs or funds.
• Prepares related projections, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report schedules, statements and supplements related to the programs or funds.
• Provides analysis and documentation to auditors.
• Investigates accounting errors and analyzes discrepancies. Processes adjusting entries or recommends correcting entries for assigned programs or funds.
• Enters and prepares budgets and adjustments as needed or requested by the operating departments.

Preferred Skills

• Full Cycle Accounting experience, that includes Grants, Capital Assets and Accounts Receivable.
• Experience with large Capital Asset programs including handling additions, disposals, depreciation, and trade-ins/discounts within various governmental funds.
• Experience with Grants, Grant accounting, billing, and the related revenue recognition and reporting.
• The ability to perform complex account analysis and maintain a high degree of accuracy.
• The ability to work with on-line financial systems and other software. Enterprise Resource System (ERP) experience preferred.
• Governmental Accounting experience that includes work with governmental fund accounting.
• Ability to provide leadership and training.
• Ability to lead special projects.
• Ability to work independently and with staff on all levels.
• Microsoft Excel (intermediate level).
• Great organization, communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to research and resolve problems.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management, Public Administration or any related field.

Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting that includes work in the range of duties and responsibilities in this class specification.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total 8 years.

Supplemental Information

Classification Specification Corporate Accountant III

Excellent benefits package includes generous leave, extensive health coverage, deferred compensation plan, employer's retirement plan, and work-life programs.

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION

2025 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES

The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.

Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.

Retirement Programs

• Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) - Plan E excludes FOP members.

PlanEmployee ContributionPlan C9.5%* of base salary (FOP members only)Plan E4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.

• Deferred Compensation ICMA-RC 457 plan (Optional)
• Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)

Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.

• Medical
  • Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan - (15%)
  • UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) - (20%)
  • UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) - (20%)
• Prescription - CVS Caremark - (15%)
• Dental - Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA HMO - (20%)
• Vision - EyeMed - (80% of Low Option plan paid by Commission. Any balance paid by employee.)
  • Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.

Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)

• Medical Account - Maximum annual contribution: $3,200
• Dependent Care Account - Maximum annual contribution: $5,000

Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)

• Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
• Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month

Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)

• Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)

• Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
• Automatic coverage with opt-out provision

Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)

• Supplemental - 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
• Spouse/Dependent Combination - $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000

Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)

• Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
• Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
• Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birthadoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member

Leave Programs

• Annual: 15 days per year
• Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
• Sick: 15 days per year
• Holidays: 11 days per year

Other Benefits

• Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Legal Services Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Work-Life Program

For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission's Health and Benefits Office at or 301-454-1694.