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Senior Accountant (Auditing & Finance)

Req ID
2024-28723
Dept
Boston Police Department
Position
Regular Full-Time
Location
BPD Police Headquarters
Salary Min
46,542.83
Salary Max
64,621.14
Union
SU4
Openings
1
Posting End Date
6/10/2025
Contact Email
clarence.thompson@pd.boston.gov

Overview:

This is a provisional appointment. 

Under the general direction of the Deputy Director of Finance, the Senior Accountant will be assigned to the Auditing and Finance Division and perform professional accounting work that involves advanced technical and specialized fiscal skills. 

Responsibilities:

  • Maintaining all control accounts; preparing accounting, expense, and other fiscal reports; responding to various vendor inquiries; and related duties as required.
  • In addition, the Senior Accountant will input and track all Department expenses using various computer systems and spreadsheets, including PeopleSoft, the City of Boston’s new financial computer system.
  • Performs related work as required. 

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

  • Applicants must have at least three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in accounting, auditing, or bookkeeping work.
  • It is strongly preferred that all applicants have experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PeopleSoft.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job. 

 

CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK REQUIRED

A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST IS REQUIRED

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

 

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SEIU/RL-13

Hours per week: 35

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The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, qualified applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category.

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