City of Portland, Maine Hiring for Accountant – Public Health/Social Services Job at Portland, ME Full Time

REQUIRED – A City of Portland Online Application is required to be submitted to Apply, please see link below.

ACCOUNTANT-PUBLIC HEALTH/SOCIAL SERVICES

Health and Human Services Department – Public Health/Social Services Split –

Permanent, 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 include A/P processing, reconciling general ledgers and maintaining records of accounting receipts and expenditures. A successful candidate in this position will also assist in Pre-audits revenues and expenditures and the preparation of financial reports.

The position requirements are: 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. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

CEBA Union position – Grade 12 – Pay range starting at $20.37/hour.

Accepting applications until Friday, February 24, 2023.

REQUIRED – A City of Portland Online Application is required to be considered for this position. Please Click Here To APPLY (or copy this URL to your browser):

https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=354&sreq=4&form=1000&desc=ACCOUNTANT-PUBLIC%20HEALTH/SOCIAL%20SERVICES

City Benefits

Permanent employees receive a generous benefits package that includes paid holidays; employee health insurance; sick and vacation leave; optional life, dental, vision and income protection insurances; choice of retirement plans; and tuition reduction program with the University of Southern Maine and Thomas College.

The City of Portland is strongly committed to diversity in its workforce.

Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

***COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate*** For the safety of our employees and our constituents, the City of Portland requires that new employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the start of employment. Candidates may request an accommodation for medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs at the conditional offer stage.

For questions contact Human Resources by email at 207-874-8624.

City Job Opportunities Website: www.portlandmaine.gov/Jobs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.37 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location