Senior Accountant

City of Montpelier, Vermont; Montpelier (VT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Disability insurance

Generous leave time

Hybrid work option

Job summary

The City of Montpelier is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. This role drives fiscal integrity, from the annual audit to daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate, transparent financial records.

Key responsibilities include managing the annual audit, payroll, AP/AR, GL, and reconciliation tasks, with a focus on grants, debt tracking, and timely financial reporting. Hybrid option may be considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent; Government/Fund accounting knowledge.
• Experience with payroll, AP, AR, GL, and office operations.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word; experience with accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual audit & fiscal year-end processes.
• Coordinate and manage the annual audit, including year-end transactions and schedules.
• Record ACH bank transactions and reconcile all bank accounts monthly.

Skills

Payroll

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

General Ledger

Public & Agencies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Accounting software

Job description

The City of Montpelier is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. This position plays a central role in maintaining the city's financial integrity — from managing the annual audit process to overseeing daily accounting operations and ensuring accurate, transparent financial records.

Key Responsibilities

• Annual audit & fiscal year-end
• Coordinate and manage the annual audit, including year-end transactions, reconciliations, and schedules.
• Record ACH bank transactions and reconcile all bank accounts monthly.
• Grants & debt tracking
• Track all grants, debt, and related expenditures; compile and submit related requisitions.
• Daily accounting operations
• Oversee daily accounting functions and ongoing maintenance of the city's financial records.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience, with knowledge of Government and/or Fund Accounting
• Experience in Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and general office operations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, and experience with accounting software
• Strong independent judgment, decision-making skills, and ability to work with the public and outside agencies
• Experience with annual municipal audits (preferred)

Benefits & Compensation

• $80,000 – $90,000 annually, based on qualifications
• Health, dental & vision insurance, short & long-term disability, life insurance, VMERS Group C defined benefit plan, and generous leave time.Hybrid opportunity may be considered.

The City of Montpelier is an equal opportunity employer.