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DEPARTMENT:                      Finance POSITION TITLE:                   Accountant CLASSIFICATION LEVEL:     12 SALARY RANGE:                    $42,157 to $51,133 QUALIFICATIONS:                       A candidate for this position should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field, and three (3) years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  A candidate for this position should have working knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations governing the work; the ability to operate office equipment; to make arithmetic calculations rapidly and accurately and strong organization, communication, and customer service skills. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:     Position performs highly responsible financial and administrative services to the Accounting Division, involving accounting entries, accounting system updates, reconciling of bank statements and general ledger accounts and preparation of various financial reports of the City. Essential Functions Makes accounting journal entries for accrual, allocation or corrective reasons. Performs monthly general ledger reconciliations. Prepares and maintains the City’s fixed assets and depreciation schedule. Gathers, interprets and prepares data for studies, financial reports and analysis. Coordinates with the City’s financial institutions to perform all duties related to cash management e.g. deposits, wire transfers, direct deposits, etc. Assists the Finance Director with financial and technical information, performs accounting and bookkeeping functions as required. Assists with the preparation of the annual budget, capital improvement plan, annual audits and other official documents. Performs the duties of other accounting function to provide complete department coverage. Back up to Payroll. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.   SCOPE OF EXAMINATION: Competitive Examination which includes a personal interview Finalist must complete pre-employment screening, drug testing, physical & background check.        APPLY TO: Dianna Fogarty Human Resources Director City of Portsmouth 1 Junkins Avenue Portsmouth, NH  03801 (603) 610 - 7270 Click Here to apply by email or Click Here to download an application form Please include which position you are applying for. The City of Portsmouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DATE POSTED:August 20, 2008 CLOSING DATE: Until Filled Back to the top