City of Cambridge

Junior Accountant

City of Cambridge  •  Cambridge, MA (Hybrid)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Commanding Officer of Administration, this position will be working in the Records/Detail Office. Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:

  • Maintain vendor accounts for tracking accounts payable/receivable.
  • Maintain a computerized detailed list for billing/vendor accounts. Help maintain regular communication with vendors through daily contacts.
  • Manage debt collection with unresolved vendor accounts.
  • Accounts Receivable tracking of vendor calls for debt collection and maintaining accurate files when invoices are paid on a regular basis.
  • Report monthly on accounts payable and receivables, complaint issues both resolved and pending. Share responsibility for planning and preparation of monthly and quarterly reports.
  • Perform weekly audit of detail payroll.
  • Serve as a back-up for the processing of weekly detail payroll for payment.
  • Process department payments and refunds.
  • Assist in revenue reporting for Administration Section, including the preparation of Form 21s and other financial transactions such as Form 20s.
  • Act as a liaison with other City departments in particular Payroll, Auditing, and Finance.
  • Work with Office of Planning, Budget, and Personnel on related issues and projects.
  • Assist with Customer Service at the Front Desk as well as data entry as required.
  • Perform other tasks and other administrative duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Proficient in Microsoft applications particularly Excel and Word. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Well-organized with good record keeping skills. Demonstrated customer service experience. Must be able to deal with the diverse general public in a professional manner. Good problem-solving techniques. At least one-year administrative support experience in accounts payable/receivable, finance, and/or debt collection or AA degree in accounting or related field. Experience using Xtra Duty and PeopleSoft Financials and HR preferred. As part of the interview process, the City may require candidates to take and pass a computer skills proficiency test in Microsoft Outlook and Excel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to answer phones and maintain multiple files and be able to lift a minimum of at least 10 pounds. Sufficient mobility to travel back and forth to other City Departments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Standard office environment with fluorescent lights, air conditioning, computers, and other standard office equipment. Noise level can be moderate to high when the office is active with phone calls and walk in applicants.
This position may be eligible for hybrid work under the City's Telework Policy, depending on operational needs.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Please upload the below documents to complete your application.

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
City of Cambridge

About City of Cambridge

Cambridge is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, in the Greater Boston area. It was named in honor of the University of Cambridge in England, a nexus of the Puritan theology embraced by the town's founders. Notably, Cambridge is home to two internationally prominent universities, Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. According to a 2008 census estimate the city population was 105,594. It is the fourth most populous city in the state, behind Boston, Worcester, and Springfield. Cambridge is one of the two county seats of Middlesex County (Lowell is the other).

The site for what would become Cambridge was chosen in December 1630, because it was located safely up river from Boston Harbor, which made it easily defensible from attacks by enemy ships. The first houses were built in the spring of 1631. The settlement was initially referred to as "the newe towne"​. Official Massachusetts records show the name capitalized as Newe Towne by 1632. Located at the first convenient Charles River crossing west of Boston, Newe Towne was one of a number of towns (including Boston, Dorchester, Watertown, and Weymouth) founded by the 700 original Puritan colonists of the Massachusetts Bay Colony under governor John Winthrop. The original village site is in the heart of today's Harvard Square. The marketplace where farmers brought in crops from surrounding towns to sell survives today as the small park at the corner of John F. Kennedy (J.F.K.) and Winthrop Streets, then at the edge of a salt marsh, since filled.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Unknown
Year Founded
1846
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