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The City of Westminster Accounting Specialist - Accounts Payable in Westminster, Maryland
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Accounting Specialist - Accounts Payable
City of Westminster, MD
About the City of Westminster
Founded in 1764 and incorporated in 1818, Westminster is a historic, picturesque community conveniently located near the capitals of both Maryland and Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. The City is 35 miles northwest of Baltimore, 60 miles south of Harrisburg, and 56 miles north of Washington D.C. Westminster serves as the county seat and is located in the center of Carroll County.
Today, at an estimated 2023 population of 20,703, Westminster maintains a small-town appeal and high quality of life and has been recognized for its livability and family-friendliness. The City is home to McDaniel College founded in 1867. Its five top employers are the Carroll County Public Schools, McDaniel College, Carroll County, Carroll Lutheran Village, and General Dynamics Robotic Systems.
Westminster is the proud host of a variety of events throughout the year including Miracle on Main Street, Fallfest, Flower and Jazz Festival, Beer and BBQ Fest, and Art in the Park, as well as several themed strolls along Main Steet. It is known for its art-related businesses and has many artists living in the community.
Westminster is a full-service municipality including public safety, public works, recreation and parks, water, sewer and data-fiber utilities, community development and planning, housing, HR, IT, finance and administrative services. The City has a total workforce of approximately 250 employees including full-time, part-time and seasonal employees.
About the Role
Were seeking a skilled accounts payable professional who embraces new technology and also enjoys interfacing with the public, for an in-person position working 8 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. As the ideal candidate for this role, you will be passionate about accuracy and view customer service (both internal and external) as a top priority.
In this role, you will be a core member of the Finance team, ensuring the integrity of the accounting records for accounts payable, purchase and gasoline cards and special assessments. You will independently manage the full accounting cycle for these areas with the oversight of the Director of Finance. Your evaluation of and recommendations to improve processes for these areas is encouraged.
You will showcase your technical skills as the designated super user for the accounts payable and special assessments modules as the City begins an upgrade to its new accounting system beginning in the next few months. This will be an exciting opportunity to evaluate and aid in decision-making for these modules.
You will be working with an exceptional team that is collaborative, supportive, inspires each other and takes pride in their work. The City offers outstanding benefits, stability, a respectful work culture and many challenging and rewarding projects you will apply your expertise to.
The Education and Experience required that will help you succeed in this role includes
High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma GED.
Two (2) years of related accounts payable and bookkeeping experience; or
Equivalent combination of education, training, and related experience.
We value your professional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. Some of the key KSAs important for this role include
- Knowledge of accounting practices and principles.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, the internet, e-mail, Adobe, and the ability to learn new software programs.
- Ability to establish priorities and organize workload effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to organize, track, and maintain accounting and other records effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, successfully communicate with other staff members and members of the public and work as a cohesive and collaborative team member.
What we offer
A compr hensive benefits package that includes:
Medical, Dental and Vision for yourself and your dependents, with premiums significant