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Assistant Principal Accountant (Boston Police Department)

Req ID
2025-29790
Dept
Boston Police Department
Position
Regular Full-Time
Location
BPD Police Headquarters
Salary Min
50,261.84
Salary Max
69,813.78
Union
SU4
Openings
1
Posting End Date
10/14/2025
Contact Email
clarence.thompson@pd.boston.gov

Overview:

This is a provisional appointment.

 

Under general supervision, the Assistant Principal Accountant will be assigned to the Payroll Unit of the Finance Division.

Responsibilities:

  • Processing daily time reporting for over 3,000 Department employees.
  • Verifying time reporting is consistent with scheduled work hours for employees.
  • Researching issues related to employee’s regular weekly and annual earnings.
  • Completing income verification requests from financial institutions.
  • Performing related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

  • A minimum of two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
  • It is strongly preferred that applicants have proficiency with Microsoft applications and Google Suite. 
  • Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.

 

CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK REQUIRED

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST REQUIRED

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

 

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SEIU/RL-14

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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