City of Newark (DE)
Accountant II
This is a technical position responsible for the performance of complex accounting, payroll, and bookkeeping functions according to generally prescribed guidelines and under limited supervision for the City of Newark Finance Department. The annual salary range is $67,062 to $97,435 with a hiring salary range of $67,062 to $84,855 commensurate with prior experience, with a traditional pension, excellent fringe benefits, wellness incentives, paid vacation, and City holidays. Internal applicants per union contract salary increase would be Step A or 4% increase, whichever is higher. CWA Pay Grade 18.
A degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, or at least five (5) years of relevant experience required. Must have excellent office skills and be extremely proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software. Must have an excellent work record and strong attention to detail.
Interested individuals can review a full job description online and must complete an application at www.newarkde.gov/jobs by 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 17, 2025.
The City of Newark is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We are dedicated/committed to providing equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
10/2/2025
City of Hyattsville
Deputy Budget Director
Salary: $96,964.00 - $135,786.00 Annually; $46.62 - $65.28 Hourly
Location: City Administrative Building, 4310 Gallatin Street, 3rd Fl, Hyattsville, Maryland, 20781
The Deputy Budget Director will assist in providing budgetary oversight, to include but not limited to the preparation, communication, and execution of the City's operating and capital improvements budgets, and ensure that the budget is developed effectively, efficiently, and in compliance with the City Charter and relevant budget laws. Assist in financial planning, program analysis, grants review, annual audits, and research projects, in cooperation with the City Administrator's Office, City departments, and outside agencies. This position reports directly to the City Treasurer, supports the City Administrator, and acts as the budget liaison to City Council. The incumbent will also provide back-up support in the areas of Payroll, AIR. and A/P functions of the Finance Department, and will perform additional duties as
assigned.
Example of Duties
- Assist in the development and preparation of the annual operating and capital improvements budget process; communicate the budget process and guidelines to departments; confer with departments in preparation of their budget requests.
- Assist in the formulation of revenue projections and evaluation of revenue alternatives; advise the City Administrator on issues related to the budget and support the decision process to finalize the recommended
budget.
- Provide support in budget meetings; develop materials for Council presentations; prepare budget ordinances and amendments for Council adoption to implement and administer operating and capital budgets.
- Monitor and analyze revenues and expenditures for alignment with the adopted budgets; work with departments to recommend corrective measures as necessary; evaluate and approve budget revision requests; advise departments and management on requests for supplemental appropriations.
- Assist in preparing the annual five-year financial forecasts to address the long-term financial planning goals of the City.
- Assist in managing the annual audit process to ensure compliance with national and state financial reporting requirements.
- Assist in communicating and updating, as needed, the City's investment policies, debt issuance process, and annual debt service requirements.
- Assist in providing oversight of the annual pension fund budget requirements.
- Aid staff in identifying, submitting, reviewing, drafting, and managing grants; track grants and monitor for compliance.
- Assist and advise on finance matters to support financing for economic development initiatives.
- Provide staff assistance and participate in studies of service delivery plans, including fees for service.
- Assist in communicating the City's procurement policies and practices to ensure compliance with Maryland law and best practices in government purchasing; assists City departments with RFPs and RFQs.
- Act as proxy on behalf of the Treasurer as needed with management, elected officials, and outside agencies on all City budget matters.
- Maintains files and records as required to document and support all budgetary functions and activities
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or a related field from an accredited institution is required. A master's degree is a plus.
- A minimum of three to five years of experience in progressively responsible financial administration is preferred.
- A strong understanding of governmental accounting standards, budgetary systems, and financial reporting is highly preferred.
- Experience with municipal financial software systems is highly preferred.
- Skilled in communication and able to build effective relationships with elected officials, staff, and community stakeholders.
- Commitment to fostering innovation, efficiency, and a positive workplace culture.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred but not required.
Prince George’s County Public Schools
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Upper Marlboro, MD, US
Organization Name: Accounting & Financial Reporting
Brief Description
This is an ASASP Unit III Table 900 position Grade 30
Salary Range: $82,434-$165,912
Closing Date: October 3, 2025
Department Description
The Senior Accountant is responsible for one or more areas within the Department of Business Operations and is expected to display considerable initiative in meeting deadlines, as well as identifying ways to improve and/or streamline processes within their area of responsibility. At this level, considerable initiative and independent judgment are expected in resolving day-to-day problems, even where clear-cut guidelines are not available. The Senior Accountant can be involved in accounting for unrestricted liabilities; revising the Accounting and Financial Reporting Procedures Manual; and compilation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and the Maryland Department of Education Annual Financial Report (AFR). The Senior Accountant works closely with Assistant Controllers to apply methods in accordance with established principles to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
Job Requirements
Performs complex booking, analysis, monitoring and reconciliation of assets, liability, revenue, expense and encumbrance entries
Performs transactional uploads from internal and external computer systems and vouches data for posting to the general ledger, ensuring that fund check and other failures are resolved in a timely manner;
Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and reconciling transactions, as well as by resolving discrepancies;
Maintains a close working relationship with cross-sectional accounting, grant finance and other teams in the Business Management Services (BMS) Division
Summarizes financial status by collecting information, preparing financial statements and reports, for internal and external users;
Supports month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes, including the preparation of audit schedules, notes to the financial statements, statistical schedules and other sections of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR);
Develops and documents business processes, accounting policies, procedures and tools to strengthen internal controls and streamline compliance with School System, Government and donor regulations and requirements;
Interacts and closely communicates with program managers, analysts, accountants and other stakeholders to develop appropriate responses to audit findings and/or resolve compliance findings in audits;
Works with internal and external auditors on audits and program reviews within areas of responsibility~
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations;
Performs other duties as assigned.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Thorough knowledge of accounting theory, principles, regulations and applications related to a variety of situations and problems (i.e., reconciling accounts, preparing journal entries and year end schedules)
Excellent team player -- poised and mature -- with the ability to be flexible, manage multiple priorities and have a proven capability to work independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and experience with cloud-based applications;
Considerable knowledge and experience with Oracle e-Business Suite (EBS) , specifically general ledger (GL), accounts payable (AP) sub-ledger accounting (SLA), and related reporting tools;
Highly detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to effectively manage multiple complex issues, entries and reconciliations, while maintaining confidentiality of information;
Ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines using superior
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or finance, master’s degree preferred; with at least five (5) years progressively responsible professional experience as an accountant, preferably working in a CPA firm auditing nonprofits and/or governmental agencies, in a governmental agency, or ideally, in a school system.
Certification Requirements
CPA, CMA, CFE, or CGFM preferred
Supervisory Responsibilities
Technical and functional supervision of tasks performed by other support personnel (Accountants, Technicians, Clerks).
Please complete ALL sections and provide applicable details to ensure full consideration. If you need assistance with submitting your application online, please contact the HR Employee Services Center at 301-780-2191.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.
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