Accountant - City of Franklin

The City of Franklin, NH is seeking a motivated individual willing to tackle challenges with high energy and develop positive working relationships with coworkers, residents, and public officials to serve as the City’s next Accountant. Working under the direction of the Finance Director, this position assists with all facets of the finance office.

The accountant is responsible for the day-to-day record keeping in the City’s financial accounting system and subsidiary systems, including such processes as payroll, cash receipts, general ledger, and cash management. In addition, the accountant is responsible for the oversight of payroll, benefit coordination, general ledger account reconciliation, analysis, grant tracking, and reporting.

Successful candidates will possess exceptional attention to detail, excellent communication skills, the ability to work with confidential information, and experience with Microsoft Word & Excel, as well as accounting software and report writing software. Must be a team player, highly organized, self-motivated, and possess excellent judgement and customer service skills. Experience in a municipal setting is desirable.

The City of Franklin offers a competitive benefit package. Salary range $66,040-$72,883 DOQ. Please direct a cover letter and resume, with three references and a completed city application to Esaundra Cote, Finance Director, City of Franklin, 316 Central Street, Franklin, New Hampshire 03235.

For a complete job description and application, visit: https://www.franklinnh.gov/city-manager/pages/employmentboardcommittee-…

Position will remain open until filled. First review of resumes will be on October 6, 2025. Franklin is an equal opportunity employer.