Junior Municipal Accountant: Financial Oversight & Reporting

manchesternh; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Manchester is seeking an Accountant I to oversee financial operations and accounting within a City Department. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, reconciling ledgers, and coordinating with auditors to support annual audits.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and 0-2 years of municipal accounting experience, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of GAAP and financial office procedures.
• Ability to interpret accounting reports and maintain internal controls.
• Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepares specialized financial reports including balance sheets, income statements and statements of cash flows.
• Reviews and audits postings to the general ledger and balances monthly.
• Performs account reconciliation and related analyses.
• Prepares monthly journal entries and reviews entries for accuracy.
• Interfaces with auditors to expedite annual audits.
• Maintains internal controls on the general ledger and monitors system integrity.
• Provides guidance to new staff and coordinates with departments to improve efficiency.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Budget preparation

Audit support

Accounts payable

Payroll processing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Job description

City of Manchester is seeking an Accountant I to oversee financial operations and accounting within a City Department. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, reconciling ledgers, and coordinating with auditors to support annual audits.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and 0-2 years of municipal accounting experience, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and internal controls.