What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACCOUNTANT - SOCIAL SERVICES position at City of Portland, Maine?
ACCOUNTANT - SOCIAL SERVICES
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT, ACCOUNTANT
Public Health & Social Services Split - Full-Time (37.5 hrs.)
The City of Portland’s Health and Human Services Department is looking to hire a full-time Accountant. The candidate selected to fill this important position reports to the Principal Financial Officer of the Health and Human Services Department. This position splits time between Public Health and Social Services, 50/50. This position processes the weekly department’s payroll and maintains all payroll registers and reports.
Additional Duties May Include:
- A/P processing
- Reconciling general ledgers and maintaining records of accounting receipts and expenditures.
- Assist in pre-audits revenues and expenditures and the preparation of financial reports.
- Prepares miscellaneous billings based on adjustments.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Working knowledge of and ability to use accounting and auditing principles, methods and procedures in working with numerous accounts. Working knowledge of applicable software accounting systems.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, clients, and representatives of State and federal agencies.
- Ability to operate calculators and personal computers.
- Working knowledge of spreadsheet software.
Applications accepted until 02/14/2025
Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.
Salary & Benefits:
This is a CEBA union position, (Grade 13) - Salary starting at $23.50/hr.
The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment. City benefits may include:
- Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
- Thirteen paid holidays
- Sick, vacation, and personal leave
- Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
- Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
- Use of City recreation facilities
- Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College
If you have questions or need assistance with the application, please contact Shae Gonzalez (City of Portland Recruiter) at sgonzalez@portlandmaine.gov or 207-653-3615 (call or text)
The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Group : CEBA
Job Family : SOCIAL SERVICES
Posting Start : 01/31/2025
Posting End : 02/14/2025
Details : Job Description
Salary : $24
