City of Boston

Staff Accountant

City of Boston  •  $70k - $105k/yr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 2026-00132

Department: Treasury Department

Job classification: Staff Accountant

Posting type: Open

Categories: Accounting and Finance

Summary

Under the supervision of the Trust Accounting and Investment Supervisor, the Staff Accountant will perform accounting, auditing, and financial analysis for the Trust and Accounting units within the Treasury Department.

Examples of duties

  • Manages and coordinates all functional aspects of the Division’s Lease Purchase Program.
  • Performs an integral role in the reporting requirements for the Division’s Accounting and Trust Units.
  • Reviews and makes recommendations regarding modifications of business processes.
  • Performs challenging financial activities, creating amortization schedules and cost allocations for the budgetary purposes of City Trust.
  • Reconciles entries and transactions, resolving discrepancies by employing various application platforms.
  • Creates and interprets financial reports.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • At least three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional experience in accounting, finance, auditing, or a related field.
  • A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of required experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
  • Working knowledge of PeopleSoft Financial application preferred.
  • Ability to collect, organize, and interpret data, comparing for accuracy and completeness.
  • Capable of adapting to changes in work situations and priorities.
  • Able to exercise good judgment and focus on details as required by the job.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
  • Perform assigned duties in an accurate, timely, and professional manner.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary/Grade: SENA/MM1-6

Hours per week: 35

Supplemental information

Matches with ID 2024-27697

City of Boston

About City of Boston

Public service is a noble calling: to help others, to make our communities stronger, and to uphold the public trust.

As city employees, we see the results of our hard work in our own community— in street and infrastructure improvements, new buildings rising from the ground, safer and more prosperous neighborhoods, and happier, healthier children, families, and senior citizens.

We may all come from different backgrounds, but we are connected through our passion for service.

What we do at work today, and everyday, shapes the Boston of tomorrow.

Join us!

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The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, qualified applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category.

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