Prince George's County, Maryland
About The Position
The Prince George’s County Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is seeking a high‑level accounting professional to fill the Grants Manager (Accountant 4H) position (Grade H27) in the Grants Management Division. The incumbent performs complex financial, administrative, and supervisory duties with a high degree of independent judgment and initiative. Responsibilities include managing the full life‑cycle of grant administration, from sourcing and applying for funding to award processing, compliance, reporting, and financial monitoring.
Examples of Work
Provides administrative oversight and supervision for the Department’s grants management.
Provides professional/technical advice and support to department heads, management, officials, and staff.
Administers the full life‑cycle process of grants administration in collaboration with the Fiscal Affairs team.
Conducts routine monitoring of grant funding streams relative to the Department’s fiscal budget and spending cycles.
Partners with the Office of Finance and Office of Management and Budget to coordinate grant activities and respond to inquiries for grant information and data.
Oversees grant expenditure tracking and analysis, vehicle fringe benefit accountability, special projects, and other required County expenditure reporting.
Ensures all agency personnel within the program are trained and provided with a program manual outlining policies and procedures of the grants program.
Consults with Department leadership and various County officials as needed to develop yearly forecasts and strategic plans for grant acquisition and alignment.
Reviews and monitors costs reported by the Office of Finance.
Analyzes trends and forecast projections.
Effectively develops and maintains internal automated records, work papers, and reports.
Meets with County management and the audit manager to develop or identify the audit scope and objectives.
Performs other tasks and duties assigned within the general occupational category and responsibility level.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Quantitative Analysis, Business Administration, or a related field.
Three (3) or more years of professional accounting experience.
At least one (1) year in a lead/supervisory role.
Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education, and experience may also be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Five (5) years of government accounting experience overseeing grant management and developing grant applications.
Ability to identify and source grant funding opportunities.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Possess active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
Knowledge of Systems Applications and Products (SAP) or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Job Location 9200 Basil Court, Largo, MD 20774
Conditions of Employment
Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of duties, if applicable.
Successfully pass pre‑employment checks including reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee, reporting during standard or non‑standard hours as operations necessitate or during emergencies.
Eligibility to Work Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, this employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I‑9 information upon offer acceptance.
Internal Applicants If you are a current Prince George’s County Government employee seeking a promotion, you may appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receipt of a rejection notice in accordance with Section 16‑200 of the Personnel Law. Union employees should refer to their collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for grievance procedures.
Equal Opportunity Employer Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
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Examples of Work
Provides administrative oversight and supervision for the Department’s grants management.
Provides professional/technical advice and support to department heads, management, officials, and staff.
Administers the full life‑cycle process of grants administration in collaboration with the Fiscal Affairs team.
Conducts routine monitoring of grant funding streams relative to the Department’s fiscal budget and spending cycles.
Partners with the Office of Finance and Office of Management and Budget to coordinate grant activities and respond to inquiries for grant information and data.
Oversees grant expenditure tracking and analysis, vehicle fringe benefit accountability, special projects, and other required County expenditure reporting.
Ensures all agency personnel within the program are trained and provided with a program manual outlining policies and procedures of the grants program.
Consults with Department leadership and various County officials as needed to develop yearly forecasts and strategic plans for grant acquisition and alignment.
Reviews and monitors costs reported by the Office of Finance.
Analyzes trends and forecast projections.
Effectively develops and maintains internal automated records, work papers, and reports.
Meets with County management and the audit manager to develop or identify the audit scope and objectives.
Performs other tasks and duties assigned within the general occupational category and responsibility level.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Quantitative Analysis, Business Administration, or a related field.
Three (3) or more years of professional accounting experience.
At least one (1) year in a lead/supervisory role.
Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education, and experience may also be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Five (5) years of government accounting experience overseeing grant management and developing grant applications.
Ability to identify and source grant funding opportunities.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Possess active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
Knowledge of Systems Applications and Products (SAP) or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Job Location 9200 Basil Court, Largo, MD 20774
Conditions of Employment
Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of duties, if applicable.
Successfully pass pre‑employment checks including reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee, reporting during standard or non‑standard hours as operations necessitate or during emergencies.
Eligibility to Work Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, this employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I‑9 information upon offer acceptance.
Internal Applicants If you are a current Prince George’s County Government employee seeking a promotion, you may appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receipt of a rejection notice in accordance with Section 16‑200 of the Personnel Law. Union employees should refer to their collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for grievance procedures.
Equal Opportunity Employer Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
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