Top 19 Charles county government Jobs

Accounting Specialist
CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT —La Plata, MD
- $55,823.32 - $95,859.50 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
14d
Circuit Court Bailiff
CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT —La Plata, MD
- $18.80 - $19.53 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- US work authorization
13d
St. Charles County Associate Attorney
St. Charles County Government —Saint Charles, MO
- $110,588.10 - $174,065.96 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Doctoral degree
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Grounds Maintenance Technician
CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT —La Plata, MD
- $41,301.39 - $66,908.21 a year
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
12d
Environmental Operator Trainee
CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT —La Plata, MD
- $39,353.18 - $63,752.13 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Basic math
- Laboratory experience
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Marketing Coordinator
CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT —White Plains, MD
- $62,723.06 - $101,611.23 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Marketing
- Computer literacy
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Contract Inspector
CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT —La Plata, MD
- $33.97 - $34.58 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
Assistant Park Manager
CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT —Street, MD
- $55,823.32 - $90,433.53 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Assistant Chief of Budget
CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT —La Plata, MD
- $88,790.38 - $143,840.46 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Office
- Ability to climb stairs
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Inspections Superintendent
CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT —La Plata, MD
- $82,595.71 - $133,805.07 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Director of Emergency Services
CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT —La Plata, MD
- $127,470.18 - $206,501.49 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Office
- Ability to climb stairs
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Engineer
CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT —La Plata, MD
- $71,472.76 - $133,805.07 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
BUILDING INSPECTOR - BUILDING & CODE ENFORCEMENT
St. Charles County Government —Saint Charles, MO
- $49,553.86 - $71,137.49 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Engineering Supervisor
CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT —La Plata, MD
- $88,790.38 - $143,840.46 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Engineering
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Electrical Technician Team Leader
CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT —La Plata, MD
- $62,723.06 - $101,611.23 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Associate County Attorney I
CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT —La Plata, MD
- $77,985.85 - $136,475.24 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Office
- Ability to climb stairs
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
5d
Associate County Attorney II
CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT —La Plata, MD
- $96,881.40 - $169,542.46 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Ability to climb stairs
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
5d
Chief of Infrastructure Engineering
CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT —La Plata, MD
- $102,608.39 - $166,225.61 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Office
- Ability to climb stairs
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
DPW Utilities Engineer III
CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT —La Plata, MD
- $82,595.71 - $133,805.07 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Engineering
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays

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Accounting Specialist

CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT -
La Plata, MD

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Job Details

Full-time
$55,823.32 - $95,859.50 a year
14 days ago

Benefits

401(a)
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Pension plan
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Childcare
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Associate's degree in accounting
Records disposition policies
Computer operation
Financial data reconciliation
Fuel record maintenance
Account maintenance
Spreadsheets
Writing skills
Copy machines
Data Retention (Data management)
Filing
Employee relationship building
Mid-level
Credit card payment processing
Data summary reports
High school diploma or GED
Financial records management
Financial record maintenance
Daily transaction recording
Data entry
Document imaging
Deposits
Data accuracy checks
Bachelor's degree in accounting
Associate's degree
Accounting error correction
Accounting
Journal entry management in accounting

Full Job Description

Summary

This position will be filled at the Accounting Specialist I or II level.

The level and salary offered will be dependent upon education and experience.

The hiring salary for Accounting Specialist I is $55,823.32 -$73,128.32

The hiring salary for Accounting Specialist II is $59,172.65 – $77,516.18

Please note that applications will be capped at 100 and this job positing may be removed without notice.
Telework eligibility is determined by county policy and the approval of the hiring department.

Charles County Government is seeking a Accounting Specialist to perform technical accounting and related work for the central accounting division. Specialist will examine accounts and account transactions for conformance to procedures and identify any variances and discrepancies. This position will reconcile subsidiary and general ledger accounts and prepares journal entries.

Essential Job Functions

Generates routine journal entries as needed. Performs data entry for journal entries.
Examines account transactions and prepares journal entries to correct or revise accounting entries.
Maintains an assigned group of accounts by posting and printing transaction listings for examination; verifying and correcting account entries as appropriate; and preparing periodic summaries, recaps, and reports.
Verifies deposit sheets and records revenue from various operations.
Prepares and distributes certain credit card processor payments for appropriate department action.
Reconciles various bank statements monthly.
Reconciles various credit card statements to appropriate general ledger accounts monthly.
Reviews, examines, and takes appropriate action to resolve discrepancies and correct errors in accounts, transactions, entries, and other account related records.
Prepares, verifies, and processes general billing requests as assigned, including past due tracking and bond tracking.
Verifies and records incoming accounts receivable customer payments in mail log.
Utilizes the County’s document imaging software to store records and information as outlined in the Department’s Records Retention Schedule.
Maintains files and records. Initiates or recommends procedures to improve and facilitate accounting processes.
Maintains fuel usage records to include compiling County fuel usage, calculating unit costs, and preparing journal entries and department usage reports.
Compiles data from accounts and records to prepare various State reports as required by law.
Reconciles various credit card payments daily and verifies and resolves issues with credit card statements.
Verifies landfill credit applications and forwards for action.
Analyzes and verifies daily bank report items to include reviewing credit card journal, researching the incoming and outgoing funds, entering data in spreadsheets, and gathering information from the State for payments.
Verifies other Accounting Specialists journal entries before posting to the system.
Tracks all non-sufficient fund (NSF) checks written to the County and sends out letters of notification. Prepares journal entries necessary to track NSF items and prepares monthly reconciliation of NSF check listing to general ledger accounts.
Verifies parks inventories and deposit sheets.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Performs work of other positions in the division as backup as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education and Experience:

Accounting Specialist I: High school diploma or equivalent AND three (3) years of related bookkeeping/accounting work experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

Accounting Specialist II: High school diploma or equivalent AND four (4) years of related bookkeeping/accounting work experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. Applicants with an associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar degree need a minimum of two (2) years of related bookkeeping/accounting work experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

None.

Special Requirements/Qualifications:

Work is subject to frequent interruptions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and practices of governmental accounting as applied to the maintenance of accounts.
Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures including the operation of standard office equipment such as calculators, desktop computers, copiers, and printers.
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
Ability to enter data accurately into computerized processing system.
Ability to establish and maintain a group of accounts.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to examine accounts, account entries, and transactions to identify errors or discrepancies and take appropriate actions to resolve.
Ability to compile data, verify its accuracy, and prepare reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the work.
Ability to carry out daily assignments, follows through on matters, and uses independent judgment and training to take appropriate actions to deal with day-to-day operations.

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary with frequent periods of light physical activity. Work may be performed in office surroundings as well as outside. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs; bend, reach, hold, grasp, and turn objects; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The work requires the ability to speak normally and to use normal or aided vision and hearing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Principal duties of this job are performed in a general office environment.

Department/Division: Fiscal and Administrative Services/Accounting

Pay Grade: 111-112

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Telework Eligible: Yes

Reports to: Accounts Receivable Manager

Supervises: None

Charles County Government
BENEFITS SUMMARY
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Health Insurance
Charles County Government PAYS 70% of cost: Blue Choice Advantage and HMO Open Access plans, including prescription and vision coverage. CareFirst and Delta for dental coverage.

Flexible Spending Account
Provides medical and dependent care options.

Supplemental Income Products
Accident Policy, Critical Illness Policy, and Hospital Indemnity Policy.

Long Term Disability Insurance
No charge to employee. The benefit pays 60% of salary at date of disability, up to $5,000/month.

Life Insurance
No charge to employees (valued at 1.5x the annual salary, not to exceed $250,000). Supplemental insurance and dependent life insurance are available for an additional cost. Term and whole life policies available.

Pension Plan (Defined Benefit Retirement Plan) 401(a) Plan — Must work minimum 37.5 hrs/week. Participation is mandatory.

Deferred Compensation Plan
457(b) Governmental Plan — Available to all employees, regardless of hours worked.

Employee Leave

Charles County Government full-time employees earn annual, sick, and paid time off (PTO).
The County currently recognizes 20 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
Away from work programs like paid parental leave and FMLA are available to employees.

Transfer of Sick Leave
New hires may be eligible to receive credit for up to 400 hours of sick leave from their previous employer when they begin employment.

Work Schedules

Most work weeks are 37.5 hrs, and some positions may offer the opportunity for flexible work schedules or allow telework.

Additional Fringe Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement for full-time employees upon completion of probation period
Discounted, Onsite Childcare at a County Government facility.
House Keys 4 Employee Program offers assistance to full-time employees who are first-time homebuyers.
Free, Employee Wellness Programs
Legal Resources (prepaid benefit)
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (free, short-term counseling)

Benefits eligibility is for employees who work 30 hours or more per week unless otherwise noted. Effective: March 1, 2026

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Accounting Specialist

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Contract Inspector

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Assistant Chief of Budget

Inspections Superintendent

Director of Emergency Services

Engineer

BUILDING INSPECTOR - BUILDING & CODE ENFORCEMENT

Engineering Supervisor

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Associate County Attorney II

Chief of Infrastructure Engineering

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