Staff Accountant

Overview 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. Responsibilities 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. Minimum Entrance 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. Terms BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED Union/Salary/Grade: SENA/MM1-6 Hours per week: 35 Supplemental Information Matches with ID 2024-27697 The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected category.