City of Boston

Principal Accountant, Trust Accounting

Req ID
2023-25473
Dept
Treasury-Treasury Division
Position
Regular Full-Time
Location
Tre Treasury-Treasury
Salary Min
57,843.14
Salary Max
80,707.24
Union
SU4
Openings
1
Posting End Date
3/3/2024
Contact Email
Johanna.Acevedo@Boston.Gov

Overview:

Under the supervision of the Trust Accounting and Investment Supervisor, the Principal Accountant will be responsible for analyzing, comparing and interpreting financial data and statements.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintaining and balancing trust accounts by verifying, allocating, posting and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.
  • Assist in the annual Trust audit.
  • Maintain general ledgers, preparing trial balances, and reconciling entries.
  • Summarizing financial statements and preparing balance sheets.
  • Recording daily Trust fund cash flows, setting up payments and sending transmittals to the bank.
  • Run standard and custom reports, identify and correct variances as necessary.
  • Review year end financial statements.
  • Processes checks for deposit and similar transactions, including e-deposit transactions.
  • Assist with data entry and spreadsheets.
  • Processes vendor payments.
  • Performs related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

  • A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration or a related field is preferred.  Experience in trust accounting is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of bank operations, financial transactions, financial record keeping, audits and accounting functions.
  • Comprehend general accounting principles and practices.
  • Strong understanding of financial statements, reports, accounting ledgers and journals.
  • Perform detailed work accurately and promptly.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
  • Experience in PeopleSoft.
  • Ability to work in a diverse environment, communicate effectively with the remainder of the Treasury team.
  • Capable of completing several projects simultaneously and working independently.
  • Strong and effective communication skills.

Boston Residency Required

Terms:
Union/Salary Plan/Grade: 
SEIU/RL-16
Hours per week:  35

 

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