Senior Accountant

Boston; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Boston is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage daily cash handling, deposits, and related accounting duties within the Finance Division. The role involves processing cash and checks, preparing deposits, and ensuring accurate petty cash management.

The incumbent will interact with staff across city departments and must demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and sound judgment. Proficiency in Word/Excel/Access is preferred, with occasional extended hours required.

Qualifications

• Three years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in accounting, auditing, or bookkeeping.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff in the Boston Police Department and other city departments.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work extended office hours once a week.

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 daily; validates petty cash reimbursement requests; opens and closes the Cashiers' Unit in the absence of the Manager.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Ability to work extended hours

Education

Three years accounting/auditing/bookkeeping experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

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.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

• 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