DEPUTY FINANCE OFFICER
WORK LOCATION: PRIMARY LOCATION GOVERNMENT CENTER BUILDING, SNOW HILL, MD
WORK SCHEDULE: NORMAL SCHEDULE IS MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 8:00AM TO 4:30PM

JOB SUMMARY: The Deputy Finance Officer will assist the Finance Officer in planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing all functions and activities of the Treasurer’s Office. In the absence of the Finance Officer, the Deputy Finance Officer will assume the responsibility of managing the Treasurer’s Office. This position reports directly to the Finance Officer and is appointed by the County Commissioners.

General Requirements:
• Successfully pass pre-employment background check
• Essential personnel subject to emergency call-back with little or to no notice
• Ability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Oversees the daily cash collections and disbursement tasks of the office; researches processing errors as necessary
• Supervises 3 direct reports and motivates the 20 employees assigned to the Treasurer’s Department; assists with providing direction, coordination, and evaluation of the department including interviewing, hiring, training, cross training, planning, assigning, and directing work; assists with appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; assists with addressing complaints and resolving problems in accordance with the Departments policies and procedures and the County’s personnel rules and regulations
• Develops and carries out policies and operating procedures for the administration of the department, the collection of taxes, the collection of enterprise funds fees, payroll, and the accounting of funds, and the maintenance of records
• Assists in the preparation of delinquent notices; County’s foreclosure and tax sale process
• Monitors and researches taxation issues affecting real property, business tax, personal property, permits and user fees
• Works with County Administration and independent and State/Federal auditors, and provides required data and schedules and ensures that all financial operations are conducted in accordance with Federal, State, and local law, County Rules and Regulations and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Assists in the preparation of the departmental budget and provides other financial support and analysis on an as needed basis
• Assists in the preparation of financial reports including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Uniform Financial Report (UFR), and related bond disclosure documentation
• Works with financial institutions and bond consultants to finance capital expenditures; analyzes and makes recommendations on debt management, and prepares related income tax filings on new debt
• Assists with the payroll processing including the preparation of required Federal and State reporting documents including W-2’s and reviewing the tax withholding tables
• Assists with Debt and Cash management including all directly held County funds as well as fiduciary fund
• Reconciles Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) and make necessary transfers
• Ensures compliance with IRS guidelines, state guidelines, and federal guidelines
• Ensures financial operations are conducted in accordance with Federal, State, and local law, County Rules and Regulations and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Presents pertinent information to employees, department heads, Finance Officer, Chief Administrative Officer and County Commissioners in private and public settings as requested
• Responds to inquiries and complaints in a supportive manner that promotes a positive resolution
• Ensures confidentiality of information and records and complies with record retention schedule
• Completes assigned tasks accurately and by established deadlines
• Learns new processes and technology as necessary and reviews processes to ensure efficiency
• Establishes and maintains harmonious working relationships with co-workers, elected or appointed officials, and the general public using tact, discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism
• Complies with safety programs, procedures training, fire drills, COOP plans, etc. and works safely
• Adheres to the Worcester County Government Personnel Rules & Regulations
• Ensures compliance with all applicable financial policies, rules, regulations, and laws; stays abreast of legal, regulatory and policy development affecting areas of responsibility; enforces legal and regulatory requirements impartially.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as directed by the Finance Officer, County Commissioners, and the Deputy or Chief Administrative Officer

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field plus a minimum of five (5) years of accounting experience, preferably in a government setting
• CPA, CGFM, and/or public accounting experience preferred
• Experience in office management and the supervision of accounting and clerical staff required
• Experience with implementation of ERP system preferred
• Knowledge of state and local government laws and accounting procedures; understands principles, practices, and terminology of governmental accounting
• Ability to perform each essential duty, demonstrate managerial ability at a level necessary to direct the work activities of the department where required
• Above-average oral, written and interpersonal communication skills necessary to perform essential job duties and work harmoniously with coworkers, officials, other government agencies, and the public using tact and discretion, exercise initiative, resourcefulness, professionalism, and sound judgment
• Willingness to assume responsibility and motivate others
• Must have a team-oriented work ethic and ability to collaborate
• Must be self-starter that takes initiative and has a sense of urgency
• Ability to work independently and effectively with limited supervision
• Ability to perform work correctly, accurately, and consistently while meeting deadlines timely
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret job relevant materials & tools including financial reports, spreadsheets and legal documents
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to apply acquired knowledge to increasingly varied and complex tasks
• Ability to respond to inquiries and complaints in a supportive manner that promotes a positive resolution; willingness to assume responsibility regardless of the source or nature of the issue and motivate others to provide superior customer service to employees and citizens
• Ability to define problems, collect information, objectively establish facts and draw valid conclusions necessary for recommendations and/or implementation of appropriate action
• Ability to compose confidential and non-confidential correspondence and maintain the highest confidentiality
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; keep records and logs; complete written forms accurately
• Ability to prepare reports, analyze data, prepare trend analysis etc.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with interruptions
• Experience with Munis, New World and Docuware preferred
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite programs sufficient to create, implement, and maintain detailed spreadsheets with formulas and do advanced reporting, presentations, correspondence, and records

Worcester County Government offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, holidays, retirement plans, and much more! To learn more details about our full range of benefits, please view our Benefits Guide at https://www.jobs.worcestermd.gov.