An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$77,809 to $132,107 (35 hours per week) (starting salary will be commensurate with experience, skills and qualifications) Responsible for performing highly advanced accounting, financial analysis, and regulatory work. Under the direction of the Director of Finance or their designee, this position is responsible for performing professional and administrative work assisting the Director of Finance and the Deputy Director of Finance/Town Accountant with accounting, financial data collection, audit preparation, budget preparation, research and reporting for all areas of the Town's fiscal affairs. This position will recommend appropriate action to resolve financial and regulatory matters and will provide support across all accounting functions and lead special projects and analyses, as needed. Minimum Qualifications Must possess a bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited four-year college or university, plus fifteen (15) years of working experience in fiscal administration with progressive responsibility in accounting. A master's degree in accounting may be substituted for two (2) years of the 15 years of required experience.
Must have and maintain:
Valid state issued Driver's License. Selection Process All appointments and promotions shall be made according to merit and fitness for performing the functions of the position, including factors such as education, experience, aptitude, knowledge, character, ethics, or other qualifications that would determine the best candidate for the position. Examinations may include written, oral, physical, or performance tests or any combination of the various types of examinations. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results on a background check, pre-employment physical, drug screening and verification of information on the employment application. Applications To apply visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bloomfieldct or applications are available in the Human Resources Department located in Town Hall at 800 Bloomfield Avenue . Applications must include a resume and a cover letter. Applications accepted until sufficient applications are received. Town of Bloomfield is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer. Minorities, women & persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Anyone with a disability and who may need this information in an alternative format must contact the Human Resources Department at 860-769-3544.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$77,809.00 - $132,107.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
