Accountant III

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Position is responsible for assisting the Director of Finance & Administration utilizing technical accounting financial recording budgeting forecasting internal auditing and analysis duties. The City offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes retirement paid time off including vacation holidays medical & dental insurance flexible spending account professional development career growth longevity incentives and more! Please visit Work with us | City of Portsmouth for more information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar; related; or a logical assignment to; or extension of; the position.

1.Performs general ledger account reconciliations and related analysis.

1. Prepares monthly journal entries; posting and reviewing entries. Assists in the development of the City's annual budget including analyzing and developing supporting documentation.

2. Assists in confidential cost analysis calculations for collective bargaining agreement negotiations.

3. Year round monitoring of expenditures and provide year-end projections.

4. Develops and maintains strong; positive relationships with all City Department and divisions along with other staff for the smooth operation of all financial functions.

5. Assist with establishing and reviewing the salary and benefit budget for the annual operating budget to ensure accuracy and compliance with the City's collective bargaining agreements.

6. Assists in the preparation and activities of the annual audit by the independent auditing firm as well as assisting in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

7. Assists with developing; updating; and implementing the Finance Department internal control policies and procedures.

8. Assists and makes recommendations to the Finance Director and work collaboratively with Departments and city staff to improve operations; decrease turnaround times; streamline work processes; and enhance internal controls.

9. Provides additional Finance Department duties/tasks as requested.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required. Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Excellent computer skills; including proficient in Excel and thorough knowledge of other MS Office Suite applications.

Full Job Description

Accountant III.pdf

Disclaimer

The essential functions and duties described herein are normal for this position. They are intended as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar related or a logical assignment to or extension of the position. Other duties may be required and assigned by the supervisor. The City of Portsmouth is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information. The City is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodations contact our Human Resources Director by phone ....

Application Special Instructions

Finalist must complete pre-employment screening drug testing & background check.