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ACCOUNTANT I - AVIATION
City Of Manchester - Manchester, NH
posted about 2 months ago
About the position
The Accountant I position at the City of Manchester, NH, is an entry-level role focused on performing technical accounting, financial recording, and analysis duties within the aviation sector. The role involves preparing specialized accounting reports, maintaining internal controls, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The Accountant I will also interface with auditors and assist in the annual audit process, making it a critical position for maintaining the financial integrity of the department.
Responsibilities
- Prepares specialized technical accounting reports, including Balance Sheets, Income Statements, and Statement of Cash Flows.
- Reviews and audits postings to the general ledger, balancing and proofing monthly.
- Performs account reconciliations and related analyses.
- Prepares monthly journal entries, posting and reviewing entries.
- Reviews and verifies the accuracy of transactions and accounting classifications assigned to various records.
- Interfaces with outside auditors to obtain and compile information needed for the annual audit process.
- Makes year-end audit adjustment entries.
- Maintains and implements internal controls on computer-based general ledger.
- Ensures that accounting systems are operating correctly, correcting wrong entries and investigating and resolving system problems as they occur.
- Installs and maintains systems to monitor budgets, spending practices, purchasing controls, and revenues collected.
- Balances grant revenue and expenditures, reporting compliance to state and federal agencies.
- Audits account receivable processes and collected amounts.
- Develops appropriate financial control reports for the Department.
- Provides needed information and demonstrations to new employees in similar positions.
- Keeps immediate supervisor informed about work progress and potential problems.
- Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions to remain current on accounting principles and practices.
- Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
- Communicates and coordinates with others to maximize interdepartmental operations.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
- Some experience in Accounting, preferably within a municipality.
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
