Lead Accountant- Finance
$89.27k - $102.66kFull-time
City of Bowie
The City of Bowie is seeking an experienced professional to join our Finance Department team in the position of Lead Accountant. In this role the successful applicant will perform complex/specialized accounting work, coordinate projects with other City departments as well as analyze budgetary, statistical, accounting, and departmental data.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field, with substantial coursework in accounting.
- Five years of Accounting experience. Governmental or non-profit accounting
experience highly desirable. - 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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or 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
SALARY: $89,270 - $102,660 Depending on Qualifications
BENEFITS: Along with competitive salaries, the City of Bowie offers a robust array of
employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; short- and long-term disability programs; and a 401(k) with employer match, and optional 457 retirement savings plans.
HOW TO APPLY: Please visit the City’s website at: and click on the employment link. All applicants MUST submit a completed City of Bowie employment application in order to be considered for this opportunity.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 13, 2026
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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