Accounting Support Specialist

Overview

The Town of Rockport is seeking qualified applicants to join our team as a Full-time (35 hours/week) Accounting Support Specialist reporting to the Managing Accountant. This position provides accounting, financial and administrative service within the Accounting Department.

• Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and/or funds as required, preparation & distribution of management reports including analysis of variances and adjustments, daily reconciliation of cash to turnover receipt reports, disbursement process to include review for accuracy, account numbers and appropriation balances, initiates budget transfer documents when needed, entry of budget adjustments into general ledger. Serves as a resource for town departments with respect to disbursement training, general ledger questions, and issues.
  
  Encumbers contracts into the Financial Management System, maintains contract list and files, regular reporting for Departments/Boards/Committees/Commissions. Research and analysis of questions, organization of Accounting Department, filing of journal entries, office supply inventory and ordering, year-end process, telephone inquiries. Is required to cross train with Managing Accountant. Special projects and/or research as assigned by Finance Director or Managing Accountant.

• Bachelor’s in Accounting with 1-2 years’ experience preferred or Associate’s with 3-5 years progressive responsibility in accounting/general ledger may be considered.
• Knowledge of accounting policies, practices & procedures, advanced knowledge of computer applications and accounting software.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Highly self-motivated. High attention to detail, ability to multi-task.
• Ability to communicate to a varied audience of end users in a patient and consistent manner.
• Successful municipal or non-profit experience preferred.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To be considered for this vacancy, please reference job title and your last name in the subject line, and submit:

Submit the above-mentioned information to: employment. Email is the preferred method of application; however, if you wish to apply by in person or via mail, please send the required items to:

Human Resources

34 Broadway

Rockport, MA 01966

Attn.:
Accounting Support Specialist Vacancy

Incomplete submissions will not be considered. No Phone Calls.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. The Town of Rockport does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, color, or disability in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.