Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

The City of Montpelier is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. This position plays a central role in maintaining the city's financial integrity — from managing the annual audit process to overseeing daily accounting operations and ensuring accurate, transparent financial records.

Key responsibilities

• Annual audit & fiscal year-endCoordinate and manage the annual audit, including year-end transactions, reconciliations, and schedules.
• Banking & reconciliationRecord ACH bank transactions and reconcile all bank accounts monthly.
• Grants & debt trackingTrack all grants, debt, and related expenditures; compile and submit related requisitions.
• Daily accounting operationsOversee daily accounting functions and ongoing maintenance of the city's financial records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience, with knowledge of Government and/or Fund Accounting
• Experience in Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and general office operations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, and experience with accounting software
• Strong independent judgment, decision-making skills, and ability to work with the public and outside agencies
• Experience with annual municipal audits (preferred)

Benefits

• Health
• dental & vision insurance
• short & long-term disability
• life insurance
• VMERS Group C defined benefit plan
• generous leave time

Job Details

Senior Accountant Montpelier, VT - Finance Department - Reports to Director of Finance

Compensation $80,000 – $85,000 annually, based on qualifications

Status Open

Posted June 3, 2026

Closing September 30, 2026 11:59 PM

The City of Montpelier is an equal opportunity employer.

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