Employer
Montgomery County (MD)
Salary
$68,501.00 - $108,899.00 Annually
Location
100 Edison Park Dr Gaithersburg MD 20878 USA
Job Type
Permanent
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
2025-00293
Department
Fire and Rescue Services
Division
FRS 45 EMS Billing
Opening Date
05/05/2025
Closing Date
5/13/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
FLSA
Exempt
About the Position Anticipated salary upon hire: G rade 18: $60,513 -$90,877; Grade 21: $68,501- $88,700
WHO WE ARE
The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS ) is a full spectrum life safety agency protecting about 500 square miles and over one million people who live and work in Maryland's most populous jurisdiction . MCFRS is a combination system (volunteer/career) in the suburban Washington, D.C. area, operating with an annual budget of over $266 million. MCFRS Responds annually to over 120,000 emergency calls for service and is staffed by nearly 2,700 career and volunteer responders.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Make an Impact Behind the Scenes – Join MCFRS as an Accountant/Auditor !
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) is seeking a detail-driven Accountant/Auditor to support our vital Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Transport Reimbursement Program, which generates approximately $36 million annually to support lifesaving services.
In this pivotal role, you will help ensure the accuracy, compliance, and financial health of a program that directly supports our first responders and the community they serve .
Join us and help keep our EMS operations strong, accurate , and accountable. Your work will directly support the financial sustainability of a department that saves lives every day.
Apply today and bring your skills to the front lines of service – from behind the numbers!
What You'll Be Doing • Oversee and perform professional accounting functions related to EMS billing and insurance reimbursement.
• Compile and analyze financial data for the EMS cost report to help secure supplemental payments.
• Investigate and resolve banking and lockbox discrepancies.
• Review and process refunds for overpayments, ensuring compliance and proper documentation.
• Prepare, examine, and assess financial reports and accounting records for accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor and support quarterly disbursements to Local Fire and Rescue Departments (LFRDs), reviewing documentation and usage.
• Take on additional accounting tasks that help power the operations of a world-class emergency services team.
Minimum Qualifications
Accountant/Auditor I
• Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting; or a bachelor's degree in business administration or related field with a major of accounting coursework.
• Experience: One (1) year of experience performing professional accounting work.
• Substitution: Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) may be substituted for a degree in Accounting or a major in Accounting .
Accountant/Auditor II
• Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, or a bachelor's degree in business administration, or related field with a major of accounting coursework.
• Experience: Two (2) years of experience performing professional accounting work comparable to the Accountant/Auditor I.
• Substitution: Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) may be substituted for a degree in Accounting or a major in Accounting .
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences Selection for interview will be based on the following criterion:
• Financial Accounting and Reporting
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principal (GAAP)
• Cost accounting
• Collaboration and Partnership
• Financial and Accounting Analysis
• Medical Billing
• Financial Theory and Reporting
• Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Computer Skills ( i.e. Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG)  is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.