Senior Municipal Accountant – Aviation Finance & Audits

City of Manchester; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 61,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Manchester is seeking a qualified Accountant I to oversee financial operations within City departments. The role requires performing technical accounting, recording, and analysis duties with the authority to exercise independent judgement.

The position is office-based and involves collaboration with auditors and municipal leaders. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 3–5 years of municipal accounting experience, strong knowledge of GAAP, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required.
• Three to five years of accounting experience, preferably in a municipality.
• Knowledge of GAAP, budget preparation, and financial reporting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Balances and reconciles cash entries for all City departments.
• Prepares and reviews financial reports and statements.
• Performs journal entries and reconciliations for the general ledger.
• Interfaces with auditors and supports annual audit process.
• Maintains internal controls over general ledger and related systems.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Municipal accounting

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Communication (oral & written)

Supervision

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

City of Manchester is seeking a qualified Accountant I to oversee financial operations within City departments. The role requires performing technical accounting, recording, and analysis duties with the authority to exercise independent judgement.

The position is office-based and involves collaboration with auditors and municipal leaders. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 3–5 years of municipal accounting experience, strong knowledge of GAAP, and the ability to