Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Salary

$70,461.56 - $104,664.85 Annually

Location

Boston City Hall - 1 City Hall Sq

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00132

Department

Treasury Department

Opening Date

10/13/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Overview

Under the supervision of the Trust Accounting and Investment Supervisor, the Staff Accountant will perform accounting, auditing, and financial analysis for the Trust and Accounting units within the Treasury Department.

Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates all functional aspects of the Division's Lease Purchase Program.
• Performs an integral role in the reporting requirements for the Division's Accounting and Trust Units.
• Reviews and makes recommendations regarding modifications of business processes.
• Performs challenging financial activities, creating amortization schedules and cost allocations for the budgetary purposes of City Trust.
• Reconciles entries and transactions, resolving discrepancies by employing various application platforms.
• Creates and interprets financial reports.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional experience in accounting, finance, auditing, or a related field.
• A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of required experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Working knowledge of PeopleSoft Financial application preferred.
• Ability to collect, organize, and interpret data, comparing for accuracy and completeness.
• Capable of adapting to changes in work situations and priorities.
• Able to exercise good judgment and focus on details as required by the job.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Perform assigned duties in an accurate, timely, and professional manner.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary/Grade: SENA/MM1-6

Hours per week: 35

Supplemental Information

Matches with ID 2024-27697

The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected category.

At the City of Boston, we provide our employees with a wide array of benefits and resources that foster both their professional and personal development. Our goal is to make City government a place where everyone is empowered to make a positive impact for the communities in which we live, work, and play.

For full-time positions, employees may be eligible for the following benefits depending on the nature of their employment and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the position. View the Collective Bargaining Agreements page to learn more.

Benefits Available to City Workers

• Retirement & Savings Opportunities: Membership in the Boston Retirement System (BRS), a benefit pension plan providing lifetime income to vested employees when they retire, along with deferred compensation options to help you build a secure future. Visit boston.gov/retirement to learn more.

• Health Insurance & Benefits: The City offers competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus flexible spending (FSA), dependent care accounts, and life insurance for our employees. Visit boston.gov/insurance to learn more.

• Other Benefits: City employees enjoy a benefits package featuring paid time off and leave, subsidized transit (MBTA and Bluebikes), educational assistance, and employee wellness programs. Visit boston.gov/life-city-boston to learn more.

• Salary information: To view salary plans and understand how salaries work at the City of Boston, go to boston.gov/salary.

Part-time employees who are scheduled to work for 20 hours or more per week may also be eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis. Please refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to learn more about any benefits available for this position.

If you have any questions about the benefits offered for this position, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 617-635-3370 or ohr@boston.gov.

Employer City of Boston (MA)

Address 1 City Hall Plaza, Room 612

Boston, Massachusetts, 02201

Phone 617-635-3370

Website https://www.boston.gov