Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

The Town of West Hartford Announces an Open Competitive Examination for the position of Accounting Specialist. Applications will only be accepted electronically. Closing date:
November 4, 2026, at 11:59pm. Salary range: $61,516 - $76,206 per year. Salary subject to increase upon new contract implementation.

Job Purpose:

Provides financial and/or accounting administrative support to enhance the goals of a department, division, and/or program.

Work Environment:
Work is performed in a business office setting with a high degree of independence and self-supervision. Manages and coordinates multiple priorities, adhering to established time frames. Has contact with employees, representatives of other Town departments, external auditors, State and Federal agencies, banking and financial advisors, vendors and the public. Occasionally may be required to work extended business hours.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides and obtains relevant financial information to and from other departments.
• Maintains daily accurate financial information, including cash reconciliations.
• Answers inquiries requiring research, interpretation and/or explanation.
• May assist on behalf of subordinate staff to resolve customer complaints.
• Independently issues correspondence.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies of accounts to the departments, general public and/or vendors.
• Scans, files and organizes all incoming mail or materials in order of priority.
• Makes appropriate referrals.
• Monitors expenditures utilizing financial reports to ensure proper budget administration.
• May make recommendations for account utilization.
• Assists in developing office procedures, forms and reports.
• Collects, records and deposits revenue.
• Develops and maintains manual and automated filing and financial recordkeeping systems.
• Prepares various reports, statements, summaries and schedules.
• Reviews error information on accounting reports and takes appropriate action to resolve situation.
• Keeps supervisor informed of problems under their jurisdiction requiring special attention.
• Independently researches and resolves problems.
• Maintains proper accounting of special funds.
• Assists in implementing financial controls to ensure integrity of accounting systems.
• Secures checks and other payment documents related to program area.
• Performs complex calculations in the maintenance of accounts.
• May supervise and coordinates the activities of other clerical staff in the division.
• Activities include work assignment, training/development, performance, management, and recommendations for recruitment or selection.
• Researches, analyzes and completes special projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient in computer utilization.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize departmental software.
• Possess strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Detailed-oriented to keep financial information organized and accurate.
• Able to identify potential issues and patterns.
• Ability to perform data entry work.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Ability to analyze accounting problems and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Ability to independently prepare financial reports.
• Ability to develop and maintain a variety of filing and financial recordkeeping systems.
• Ability to effectively manage and supervise subordinate staff.
• Ability to coordinate work assignments and projects utilizing time management and delegation skills.
• Good communication skills to be able to gather accurate information from all stakeholders.
• Ability to learn and apply State laws and/or local ordinances.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school graduate plus minimum of three (3) years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Applications may be obtained from the Jobs page of the West Hartford website, www.

WestHartfordCT.gov. Applications must be submitted no later than the posted deadline unless the Director of Human Resources extends such date.

Method of Selection:
Weight Passing Score Oral Board Examination 100% 70%. The Town reserves the right to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to participate in each phase of the examination process. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% on the written examination and a score of 70% on the oral board examination in order to have their names placed on the Eligible List.

Applications will only be accepted electronically.