CITY OF LEWISTON · 9 hours ago
Senior Accountant
Lewiston, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$69K/yr - $82K/yr
2+ years expThe City of Lewiston is seeking a Senior Accountant for its Finance Department. The role involves overseeing monthly utility charges, performing bank reconciliations, and managing municipal payables and receivables, while also providing support to various city departments and acting in a supervisory capacity.
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Responsibilities
Prepare and maintain monthly reconciliations and financial reports
Perform procedural reviews for efficiency and internal controls
Project and cost accounting for special projects, as assigned
Update annual debt service payment schedules
Assist in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Provide knowledge and information to various City departments and divisions
Work with outside auditors on an annual basis to pull requested information
Provide weekly payroll support
Act in a supervisory role, including supporting, training and evaluating the work of assigned employees
Perform other duties as requested or assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in accounting
Minimum two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to prepare and maintain monthly reconciliations and financial reports
Ability to perform procedural reviews for efficiency and internal controls
Ability to project and cost accounting for special projects, as assigned
Ability to update annual debt service payment schedules
Ability to assist in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Knowledge and information provision to various City departments and divisions
Ability to work with outside auditors on an annual basis to pull requested information
Ability to provide weekly payroll support
Ability to act in a supervisory role, including supporting, training and evaluating the work of assigned employees
Ability to perform other duties as requested or assigned
Preferred
Highly motivated individuals with strong accounting and computer skills
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with administrative personnel, public officials, and the general public
Working knowledge of municipal operations and governmental financing, principles, practices, and techniques
Proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing, and database software
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) 6% Match
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Company
CITY OF LEWISTON
City of Lewiston is a government organization that provides data and support services for the various public requirements.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-05-17
2024-12-13
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