Lead Accountant- Finance

City of Bowie • Bowie, MD

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About The Position

The City of Bowie is seeking an experienced professional to join its Finance Department as a Lead Accountant. The successful applicant will perform complex and specialized accounting work, coordinate projects with other City departments, and analyze budgetary, statistical, accounting, and departmental data.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, with substantial coursework in accounting.
• Five years of accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, fund accounting, internal controls, and governmental financial reporting.
• At least one year of experience leading accounting assignments, reviewing the work of others, training staff, or coordinating major accounting processes.
• A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Nice To Haves

• Governmental or nonprofit accounting experience.
• Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) certification.
• Experience preparing or contributing to an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Prior experience in a municipal finance office of comparable size and complexity.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex and specialized accounting work.
• Coordinate projects with other City departments.
• Analyze budgetary, statistical, accounting, and departmental data.
• Lead accounting assignments, review the work of others, train staff, or coordinate major accounting processes.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Short- and long-term disability programs
• 401(k) with employer match
• Optional 457 retirement savings plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior