Municipal Finance Manager

Beverly City Hall; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Beverly is seeking a City Accountant (35hrs/wk) to lead the Accounting office, maintain financial records and ensure compliance with Massachusetts General Laws. The role supervises staff, prepares financial reports, and reconciles accounts across multiple funds.

Ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting or equivalent senior experience, strong Excel/Word skills, and a proven ability to manage budgets, internal controls, and coordination with the Finance Director and other departments.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting skills; experience in municipal/government accounting preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and senior accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with payroll, accounts payable and GL software.
• Minimum of three years progressively responsible accounting management experience.
• Excellent communication, independence, good judgement and ability to work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Accounting office staff and manage financial information.
• Prepare and maintain financial and accounting records per Mass General Laws.
• Ensure compliance with regulations for appropriations and expenditures.
• Prepare financial reports and maintain permanent records.
• Provide control and compliance with standards per state law and regulations.
• Review budgets and reconcile journal entries and transfers as needed.
• Oversee payroll and accounts payable warrants prior to issue.

Skills

Strong technical accounting skills

Three years accounting management

Communication skills

Independent work

Judgement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Equivalent accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Payroll software

Accounts payable software

General ledger software

Job description

City of Beverly is seeking a City Accountant (35hrs/wk) to lead the Accounting office, maintain financial records and ensure compliance with Massachusetts General Laws. The role supervises staff, prepares financial reports, and reconciles accounts across multiple funds.

Ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting or equivalent senior experience, strong Excel/Word skills, and a proven ability to manage budgets, internal controls, and coordination with the Finance Director and other departments.