Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

The City of Boise is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join the Department of Finance in a hybrid-eligible role with broad Citywide impact. This position is ideal for a skilled accounting professional who wants to work beyond routine transactions and take the lead on complex financial reporting, grants accounting and compliance, audits, cost allocation, reconciliations, GASB implementation, and ERP system improvements. You will serve as a trusted resource to departments and leadership, help strengthen financial processes, and support the accurate, transparent, and responsible management of public funds.

To ensure internal equity and alignment with the approved budget for this position, offers are made within the posted hiring range. Although the hiring range is fixed, employees receive an exceptional benefits and total rewards package that enhances the overall value of employment with the City of Boise.

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
• Five years of progressively responsible accounting experience in a governmental or business setting
• Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Special Requirements:

• Applicants must be able to pass: City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• Credit History Check

Why the City of Boise?

The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley:

• Zero-cost premium medical coverage for you and your family
• PERSI retirement plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b
• 10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month
• 10 weeks paid parental leave
• $500 annual wellbeing incentive
• Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost