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City of Portland - Senior Accountant - Finance

Position Number: 6912449
Location: Portland, ME
Position Type: Business - Accounting

City of Portland - Senior Accountant - Finance

Finance Department

Job Summary:

The City of Portland is actively seeking a full time Senior Accountant to join our outstanding Finance Department team. This position assists in a wide variety of finance and accounting duties. Working for the City of Portland, you will enjoy a strong work-life balance in a supportive and collaborative environment. This opportunity offers competitive pay and one of the best benefit packages in the region. Our team values professional growth, where you'll be empowered to make an impact in your role, while having the flexibility to thrive, both personally and professionally. If you're ready to take on a rewarding and highly valued role within Maine's largest municipality, we'd love to hear from you!

Duties & Responsibilities:

A/P check runs
Processing monthly bills
Grant setups and reporting
Adding fixed assets
Monitoring capital improvement projects
Month-end and account reconciliations
Other duties as assigned

Required Skills & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business (with sufficient coursework in accounting), or sufficient training and experience
Applied knowledge of accounting principles, intermediate data entry and Excel skills
Aptitude to learn new financial systems
Must be able to work independently and demonstrate critical thinking with attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Experience with auditors and preparing audit schedules
Government fund accounting
MAAP and Uniform Guidance preparation

Expected Hours/Schedule:

General hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F. This position is eligible for some remote work and potential alternate work hours.

Applications accepted until filled.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of satisfactory background and credit checks.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, ProTech (Grade 7) – Salary range of $58,617.00 - $70,005.00.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment.
City benefits include:

Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
Thirteen paid holidays
Sick, vacation, and personal leave
Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
Use of City recreation facilities
Fitness Reimbursement
Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or call 207-874-8624.

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov.

To apply, visit https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=260&sreq=5&form=5000&desc=SENIOR%20ACCOUNTANT%20-%20FINANCE