Accountant jobs in Bridgeport, CT
Accountant maintains financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded. Ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. Being an Accountant compiles financial data to aid more senior accountants in the preparation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports. Assists in analyzing current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. Additionally, Accountant typically requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Accountant work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be an Accountant typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Accountant
- Bridgeport Public Schools
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Bridgeport, CT
OTHER
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Position Type:
Support Staff
Date Posted:
4/5/2024
Location:
City Hall
Date Available:
To be determined
Closing Date:
05/05/2024
Bridgeport Public Schools
Human Resources Department
45 Lyon Terrace, Room 310 Bridgeport, CT 06604
BUSINESS OFFICE JOB OPENING
ACCOUNTANT
CITY HALL - BOE (12 MONTH)
SALARY: $85,000 - $97,000
Assist in the fiscal management of the General Fund Budget for the District, under the supervision of the Manager, Budget & Financial Reporting.
Responsibilities:- Participates in the development of accounting policy and administers approved accounting procedures.
- Process various types of fiscal transactions in MUNIS (e.g., journal entries, indirect costs for federal grants, budget allocation, budget transfer requests) for the purpose of updating information and/or authorizing final action in compliance with accounting requirements.
- Prepares departmental divisional and consolidated financial statements.
- Conduct special accounting studies, monthly variance analysis and cost analysis; Monitor the budget in comparison to actual expenditures.
- Perform quarterly updates of quarterly forecasts.
- Assist in the preparation of grant applications.
- Assist in the preparation of the annual budget.
- Complete account reconciliations.
- Assist in the Year-End accounting close and preparation of the Education Financial System report required by the state education department.
- Cooperate with independent external auditors for execution of the annual audit.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications, Experience:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Five years (5) of professional accounting experience, preferably in a school district or City administration.
- Thorough knowledge of and skill in applying general accounting theory and budget practices and their application in governmental accounting practice.
- Strong Microsoft Excel Skills.
- Familiarity with and skill in utilizing electronic accounting systems, including applications software; knowledge of and experience working with MUNIS highly preferred.
- Experience in preparing timely reports and meeting tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with personnel in BOE/City departments, with peers and subordinates.
- Ability to manage and complete multiple priority tasks in accordance with established timelines.
- Ability to work within tight time constraints and under stressful conditions.
This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities, qualifications, physical, and cognitive, which comprise this position. The above is intended to be a fair representation of the "typical" demands of the position. In all cases, these relationships, functions, and their applications are subject to change by the Superintendent.
It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, present or past mental disorder, or learning disability, in any of its educational programs, activities or employment practices. The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. - Just Posted
Junior Accountant
- Creative Financial Staffing
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Trumbull, CT
FULL_TIME
- Entry Level Accountant Why Work Here? This Entry Level Accountant position is ideal for a Recent College Grad looking to gain Accounting experience Extremely strong company culture Two week training p...
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Senior Accountant
- Bridgeport Public Schools
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Bridgeport, CT
OTHER
- Position Type: Support StaffDate Posted: 4/5/2024Location: City HallDate Available: To be determinedClosing Date: 05/05/2024Bridgeport Public Schools Human Resources Department 45 Lyon Terrace, Room 3...
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Staff Accountant
- Maplewood Senior Living
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Westport, CT
FULL_TIME
- Staff Accountant This is an in-office role located in Westport, CT. Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires p...
- 3 Days Ago
Grant Accountant
- Career Resources, Inc
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Bridgeport, CT
FULL_TIME
- JOB SUMMARY: The Grant Accountant performs various grant-related functions and assists the Controller, Operations and other Administrators with the development, application, monitoring and fiscal comp...
- 10 Days Ago
Property Accountant
- NAVARINO PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC
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Shelton, CT
FULL_TIME
- In search of a full-time Property Accountant in our Shelton, CT corporate office. This role is a vital part of the company’s financial management process, which includes ensuring proper record keeping...
- 10 Days Ago
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Cost Accountant
- Natural Organics Inc
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Melville, NY
- Natural Organics Inc - NaturesPlus is currently looking for a Cost Accountant to join our team. The Cost Accountant's pr...
- 5/5/2024 12:00:00 AM
Cost Accountant
- NAPCO Security Technologies
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Amityville, NY
- Position: Cost Accountant Company: NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. Reports to: Assistant Controller Location: Amityvil...
- 5/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
Accounting Manager
- Tempositions, Inc.
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Hauppauge, NY
- Description A Hauppauge based manufacturing company that is rapidly growing seeks an Accounting Manager to join its acco...
- 5/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
Junior Accountant
- Tempositions, Inc.
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Islandia, NY
- Description Fully on-site role. Client offers strong benefits and PTO. This job is presented to you by TGC Search, a div...
- 5/3/2024 12:00:00 AM
Staff Accountant
- Hines
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Greenwich, CT
- Overview: When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the st...
- 5/3/2024 12:00:00 AM
Staff Accountant
- Tempositions, Inc.
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Ronkonkoma, NY
- Description Responsibilities: Assist in month-end financial statement close. Preparation of monthly financial analysis r...
- 5/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Accountant
- Tempositions, Inc.
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Melville, NY
- Description Our Client a leading Long Island employer is seeking a Senior Accountant to join it's accounting team. The c...
- 5/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
Accounting Manager
- Stamford Hilton
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Stamford, CT
- Hotel: Stamford Hilton Accounting Manager Full time Atrium SPIRIT – where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite serv...
- 5/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Bridgeport, Connecticut
Bridgeport is a historic seaport city in the U.S. state of Connecticut. It is in Fairfield County, at the mouth of the Pequonnock River on Long Island Sound, 60 miles from Manhattan and 40 miles from The Bronx. It is bordered by the towns of Trumbull to the north, Fairfield to the west, and Stratford to the east.
As of 2017, Bridgeport had an estimated population of 146,579, which made it the largest city in Connecticut and the fifth-most populous in New England. The Greater Bridgeport area is the 48th-largest urban area in the United States.
The showman P. T. Barnum was a resident of the cit...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Accountant jobs
$65,404 to $80,348
Bridgeport, Connecticut area prices
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