Senior Accountant

Senior AccountantThe City of Concord is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Accountant to join the Accounting Division of our Finance Department. You must enjoy working with a team of dedicated employees and be willing to provide quality customer service to our employees and vendors.Under the direction of the Assistant Finance Director, independently performs a full range of professional level accounting duties involved in preparing, maintaining, analyzing, and reconciling complex financial transactions, statements, records and reports. Maintains the accuracy of the City's ledgers and subsidiary financial systems; assists in the preparation of financial statements; plays an integral role in preparing for the City's annual audit and year end close; tracks and reports the City's capital assets and capital projects, prepares MS forms required for the City's annual tax rate setting; and provides highly responsible assistance to other Accounting staff.Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in accounting, finance or a related field; and, three to five years of progressively responsible related experience; or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. MBA or knowledge of governmental accounting a plus. Licenses and Certifications: CPA or advanced accounting or financial training, (preferred)BenefitsThe City of Concord provides a "flexible benefit plan" or "cafeteria benefit plan" known as "BENEFLEX". This plan offers a range of benefit choices in the areas of: Health Plans, a Dental Plan, Life Insurance, a Medical Flexible Spending Account, a Dependent Care Reimbursement Account as well as Accident/Sickness (Disability) Plans. The City provides each full-time employee with benefit dollars, subject to annual City Council appropriation, for use in purchasing both medical and dental benefits, based on Federal eligibility guidelines.The City of Concord is pleased to offer employees a unique opportunity to improve their overall health and create a healthier lifestyle utilizing an online platform. The City provides dollars ("wellpoints"), which can be used to offset the employee share of health insurance premiums.Current options available under Beneflex Program Include: Health Care Plans, Dental Insurance Plan, Vision Insurance Plan, Life Insurance Plans, Income Protection Plans, NH Paid Family & Medical Leave (NH PFML), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account (LPFSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Annual (Vacation) Leave, Paid Holidays, Retirement – Pension System, Retirement – Investment Opportunities, Accident/Critical Illness Plans, Legal and ID Theft Plan, Merit Pay Plan, Employee Perks