Senior Accountant: City Finance & Audit Expert

City of Concord, NH; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Concord, New Hampshire seeks a Senior Accountant to join the Finance Department's Accounting Division. You will independently perform professional accounting duties, maintain ledgers, prepare financial statements, and assist with the annual audit and year-end close.

You will manage fixed asset records and capital projects, prepare tax rate reports, support ERP upgrades, and provide reliable financial analysis and service to employees and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field and 3–5 years of progressively responsible related experience.
• MBA or knowledge of governmental accounting is a plus.
• CPA or advanced accounting/financial training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, analyze, and reconcile complex financial transactions, statements, records and reports.
• Assist in the City’s annual audit and year-end close.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules; manage capital assets and projects.
• Prepare schedules for ACFR and tax rate setting; coordinate with external auditors.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

MBA or advanced accounting knowledge

Job description

City of Concord, New Hampshire seeks a Senior Accountant to join the Finance Department's Accounting Division. You will independently perform professional accounting duties, maintain ledgers, prepare financial statements, and assist with the annual audit and year-end close.

You will manage fixed asset records and capital projects, prepare tax rate reports, support ERP upgrades, and provide reliable financial analysis and service to employees and vendors.