Accountant

Full Time Accountant

SCHEDULE:

• 40hrs/week, Monday - Friday, 8:00-4:00

WAGES:

• Labor Grade 11 – $34.06 - $49.32 (max) Starting wage depending on qualifications

DUTIES:

• This position performs highly skilled accounting, clerical and administrative work in assisting the Finance Director in maintaining the Town’s accounting system and financial reporting.
• Responsible for the management and control of town financial transactions, general ledger, policies and systems of control, and accuracy of financial reporting.
• Analyzes and reconciles cash accounts, assets (receivables) and liabilities (payables) monthly, including maintaining accounts for returned items and records of uncollected assets, including ambulance revenue and credit card transactions.
• Advises the Finance Director on policies, procedures and processes for developing and maintaining systems of control, utilizing the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) updates, and GAAP accounting procedures.
• Prepares financial statements for annual report, bonding, and other periods as may require. Prepares year-end documents for the annual audit, and applicable single audits including preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA).

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, finance or related field.
• Five (5) years’ experience in public sector finance, or an equivalent and relevant combination of education and experience.

BENEFITS:

• Generous Benefits Package
• NH Retirement System

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

• To apply, submit a completed job application to Administration, 16 Main St., Goffstown, NH 03045, or email HR@GoffstownNH.gov. Cover letter and/resume optional. EOE/AA/ADA
• Jobs • Goffstown, NH • CivicEngage (goffstownnh.gov)
• Initial review of applications on 04/26/2024; position to remain open until filled.