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City of Boston

Senior Accountant

MAFull-time

9mo

Overview

This is a provisional appointment.

Under the direction of the Paid Details Manager, the Senior Accountant is assigned to the Paid Details Payment Unit.

Responsibilities

  • Performs duties and responsibilities including but not limited to the data entry of detail and overtime records and inquiries pertaining to officers’ payments and customer accounts.
  • Responsible for contacting customers regarding delinquent accounts, scanning and filing of detail cards, and other related duties as assigned by the Manager.
  • Performs related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

  • Applicants must have at least three (3) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, paid professional experience in accounting, auditing, or bookkeeping work.
  • It is strongly preferred that applicants have excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.
  • P roficiency with Microsoft applications and Google Suite; experience with Oracle.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills; and the ability to interact and work well with customers.
  • All applicants must be able to type a minimum of 35 words per minute.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.

TYPING AND EXCEL TESTS MAY BE ADMINISTERED

Criminal Record Check Required

A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST IS REQUIRED

Boston Residency Required

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SEIU / RL-13

Hours per week: 35