Financial Analyst

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as examples of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Process, review, and verify all city invoices and payment requests in accordance with internal controls and municipal policies.
• Perform administrative functions for the City's Administration & Finance department including the posting and filing of Accounts Payable warrants.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and respond to vendor inquiries.
• Review vendor payments to determine 1099 eligibility, collect W-9 forms, and prepare and file annual IRS 1099 forms in accordance with IRS and municipal reporting requirements.
• Analyze financial trends, expenditures, and revenues across departments.
• Reconcile Police and Fire Detail receivables quarterly.
• Reconcile Chapter 90 capital fund activity to the general ledger and assist with other Special Revenue and Grant funds as assigned.
• Responsible for entering Admin and Finance departmental invoices in the Softright system.
• Assist in audits by preparing schedules, reports, and responding to auditor requests.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Assistant City Accountant and CFO.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate/Bachelor's degree in accounting, or a related field
• Municipal finance experience a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of accounts payable policies and procedures within a municipal environment
• Working knowledge of state and local regulations
• Working knowledge of municipal accounting systems
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
• Demonstrated advanced computer skills and spreadsheet proficiency
• Demonstrated skills in working accurately with numbers with attention to detail, initiative, and problem solving
• Demonstrated skills in organization and communication both oral and written
• Ability to interact positively with all employees and managers throughout the organization
• Ability to handle sensitive information and to maintain confidentiality

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position's essential functions.


This position is generally sedentary. Employees must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

This position requires the employee to communicate, detect, converse with, discern, express oneself, exchange information. The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

This position requires the employee to detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate and assess. The ability to observe details at close range within a few feet of the observer.

This employee frequently moves boxes up to 20 pounds across office areas for various needs, including having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

This position is primarily conducted indoors.

• Part-time position
• 19 hours per week, flexible
• $27 per hour
• Non-exempt
• Non-Union
• Non - benefited

Miscellaneous Information

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to: Christine Caminero, Human Resources Director, City of Amesbury View email address on click.appcast.io To remain posted until filled


Job Details
Category
Employment Opportunities
Status
Open

Salary
$27 per hour
Posted
August 13, 2026
Closing
Open Until Filled