Senior Accountant

City of Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Boston is seeking a Senior Accountant in the Finance Division to manage and process daily cash receivables. The role involves handling near-term deposits, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the Cashiers' Unit under the supervision of a unit manager.

Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of accounting experience, proficiency in Word/Excel/Access, and ability to extend hours as needed. Boston residency and pre-employment checks apply.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of professional experience in accounting, auditing, or bookkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Daily collections and recordings of cash/checks using the Inovah Cashiering system.
• Prepares daily cash deposits for pickup by Brink's and submission to the Treasury Department.

Skills

Accounting experience

Attention to detail

Communication with staff

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Overview

This is a provisional appointment. Reporting to the Supervisor of the Cashiers' Unit within the Finance Division, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for handling and processing significant amounts of cash on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Daily collections and recordings of all cash/checks through the City's Inovah Cashiering system.
• Prepares daily deposits of cash to be picked up by Brink's and sent to the City's Treasury Department for further processing.
• Opens and distributes mail on a daily basis; validates petty cash reimbursement requests; opens and closes the Cashiers' Unit in the absence of the Manager.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• Applicants must have at least three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in accounting, auditing, or bookkeeping work.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff in the Boston Police Department and other city departments.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• It is strongly preferred that all applicants have experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Ability to work extended office hours once a week.

Criminal Record Check Required.

A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST IS REQUIRED.

Boston Residency Required.

Terms

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SEIU/RL-13

Hours per week: 35

The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected category.