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City of Portland - Senior Accountant - Finance

at City of Portland in Portland, Maine, United States

Job Description

City of Portland - Senior Accountant - Finance

 

Finance Department

 

Job Summary:

 

The City of Portland is actively seeking a full time Senior Accountant to join our outstanding Finance Department team. This position assists in a wide variety of finance and accounting duties. Working for the City of Portland, you will enjoy a strong work-life balance in a supportive and collaborative environment. This opportunity offers competitive pay and one of the best benefit packages in the region. Our team values professional growth, where you'll be empowered to make an impact in your role, while having the flexibility to thrive, both personally and professionally. If you're ready to take on a rewarding and highly valued role within Maine's largest municipality, we'd love to hear from you!

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

 

• A/P check runs

• Processing monthly bills

• Grant setups and reporting

• Adding fixed assets

• Monitoring capital improvement projects

• Month-end and account reconciliations

• Other duties as assigned

 

Required Skills & Experience:

 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business (with sufficient coursework in accounting), or sufficient training and experience

• Applied knowledge of accounting principles, intermediate data entry and Excel skills

• Aptitude to learn new financial systems

• Must be able to work independently and demonstrate critical thinking with attention to detail and accuracy

 

Preferred Skills & Experience:

 

• Experience with auditors and preparing audit schedules

• Government fund accounting

• MAAP and Uniform Guidance preparation

 

Expected Hours/Schedule:

 

General hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F. This position is eligible for some remote work and potential alternate work hours.

 

Applications accepted until filled.

 

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of satisfactory background and credit checks.

 

Salary & Benefits:

 

This is a union position, ProTech (Grade 7) – Salary range of $58,617.00 - $70,005.00.

 

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment.

City benefits 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

• Fitness Reimbursement

• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

 

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or call 207-874-8624.

 

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 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.

 

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Job Posting: 1305264

Posted On: Feb 09, 2026

Updated On: Feb 09, 2026

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