Posting number: 2027-30
Department: Finance
Job classification: Senior Accountant
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Accounting and Finance
The City of Concord is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Accountant to join the Accounting Division of our Finance Department. You must enjoy working with a team of dedicated employees and be willing to provide quality customer service to our employees and vendors. If you are interested in this exciting position, apply for this Accounting Opportunity today. For a complete job profile visit www.concordnh.gov.
DEPARTMENT: Finance Department
TYPICAL WORK SHIFT/SCHEDULE: Days, Monday - Friday
Closing Date: Open until filled. First review of applications will be on November 20, 2026.
A City Application is required. Applications may be completed online at www.concordnh.gov. For more information on applying, please call the Human Resources Department at (603) 225-8535 (voice) or TTY at 800-735-2964 or 7-1-1.
Under the direction of the Assistant Finance Director, independently performs a full range of professional level accounting duties involved in preparing, maintaining, analyzing, and reconciling complex financial transactions, statements, records and reports. Maintains the accuracy of the City’s ledgers and subsidiary financial systems; assists in the preparation of financial statements; plays an integral role in preparing for the City’s annual audit and year end close; tracks and reports the City’s capital assets and capital projects, prepares MS forms required for the City’s annual tax rate setting; and provides highly responsible assistance to other Accounting staff.
Independently performs a variety of professional level accounting functions supporting City-wide operations; maintains accuracy of selected City funds including General, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts, Long Term Debt Funds, Fixed Asset Funds, Trust Funds, and all Capital Project Funds.
Maintains the city’s fixed asset accounting software system and fixed asset accounting, ensuring the accuracy of fixed asset sub-ledger and general ledger accounts. Identifies and maintains records of city-owned equipment, buildings, and other property; records description, value, location, and other pertinent information; conducts periodic inventories; examines records to determine that acquisition, sale, retirement, and other entries have been made; summarizes statements reflecting appreciated and depreciated values on an annual basis; prepares schedules for amortization of buildings, improvements, and equipment; develops and recommends property accounting methods to provide effective controls.
Plays an integral role in the year-end audit; compiles and prepares supporting schedules, work papers, and financial reports as requested by the City’s external auditors; provides analysis on debt, compensated absences, and other year-end processes as assigned.
Develops schedules, tables, and analysis associated with the preparation of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR); assists in the preparation of the transmittal letter and the review of the final ACFR document.
Prepares MS reports for the City’s annual tax rate setting process; compiles and submits all backup required by the State of NH Department of Revenue Administration.
Assists in testing and coordination of periodic ERP system upgrades.
Reviews financial contract/lease terms and administers for collection; analyzes compliance with contract/lease terms including additional or new amounts due the city; provides financial evaluation of private party financial condition as current and potential City business partners/vendors; develops required reporting and journal entries to record lease related transactions in accordance with GASB pronouncements. Calculates parking leases at year end and completes required accrual entries.
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Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in accounting, finance or a related field; and, three to five years of progressively responsible related experience; or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.
MBA or knowledge of governmental accounting a plus.
CPA or advanced accounting or financial training, (preferred)
We are seeking high-energy, innovative, engaging individuals to do meaningful work while serving their community.
As the State Capital of New Hampshire, the City of Concord is a vibrant community located approximately 70 miles from Boston, Massachusetts. Located on the Merrimack River in South Central New Hampshire, this award winning City has a revitalized and thriving downtown, great outdoor recreational opportunities, and an outstanding quality of life. The City has a population of 45,000 as of 2010 and occupies a land area of 64 square miles.
The City offers a very competitive total compensation package. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Long and Short Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Annual Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, Sick Time, Retirement, Optional 457 Plans and Wellness Program. Medical benefits start the first of the month after 30 days. We have a variety of plans which include deductibles as low as $500 per person with the employee paying as little as 5% of the premium.
