Municipal Finance Analyst

City of Manchester; Manchester (NH); Vor Ort; USD 51.000 - 73.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Benefits package

Zusammenfassung

The City of Manchester is seeking an Accounting Technician to perform technical accounting, financial recording and analysis duties within a city department.

The role oversees financial operations, ensures general ledger accuracy, supports annual audits and maintains internal controls.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and up to two years of municipal experience; strong knowledge of GAAP and budgeting.

This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifikationen

• GAAP principles and financial office procedures and practices.
• Municipal government knowledge and budgeting in a municipality.
• Accounts payable and payroll processes knowledge.
• Ability to interpret accounting reports and analyze data for control and reporting.
• Confidentiality and discretion in handling information.
• Ability to supervise, train and evaluate others.
• Strong written and oral communication on municipal fiscal operations.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures and instructions.
• Ability to prepare and present accurate reports with findings.
• Proficiency with computer-based accounting systems and software.
• Analytical and creative problem-solving in line with specifications.
• Ability to work under time-sensitive deadlines and adapt to new information.
• Integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in assigned tasks.

Aufgaben

• Prepares technical accounting reports, including Balance Sheets, Income Statements, and Cash Flows.
• Reviews and audits postings to the general ledger, balancing and proofing monthly.
• Performs account reconciliation and related analyses.
• Prepares monthly journal entries, posting and reviewing entries.
• Reviews and verifies the accuracy of transactions and accounting classifications.
• Interfaces with outside auditors to expedite the annual audit process.
• Makes year end audit adjustment entries.
• Maintains internal controls on the general ledger.
• Ensures accounting systems are operating correctly and resolves issues.
• Installs and maintains systems monitoring budgets, spending, purchasing controls, and revenues.
• Balances grant revenue and expenditures and reports compliance.
• Audits accounts receivable processes and collections.
• Develops financial control reports for the department.
• Provides guidance and demonstrations to new employees.
• Keeps supervisors informed of progress and issues.
• Attends meetings and training to stay current on practices.
• Responds to citizen inquiries courteously and promptly.
• Coordinates interdepartmental efficiency; performs additional duties as required.

Kenntnisse

GAAP knowledge

Financial procedures

Municipal government

Accounts payable/payroll

Budgeting in govt

Report interpretation

Confidentiality

Supervision

Communication

Policy adherence

Report writing

Computer literacy

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Integrity

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Jobbeschreibung

The City of Manchester is seeking an Accounting Technician to perform technical accounting, financial recording and analysis duties within a city department.

The role oversees financial operations, ensures general ledger accuracy, supports annual audits and maintains internal controls.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and up to two years of municipal experience; strong knowledge of GAAP and budgeting.

This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package.