City of South Portland - Accounting Manager

Start Date: July 14, 2025 | End Date: August 28, 2025
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Finance

The City of South Portland is currently seeking a 37.5 hour a week (four-day workweek) full-time Accounting Manager for our Finance Department. This is an opportunity to join a well-run city and play a part in serving our growing and dynamic community with further opportunities for professional growth.

Position Summary: This position manages the centralized day-to-day accounting functions of the City and supervises accounting staff.  Functions include recording financial transactions (journal entries), reconciliation of general ledger, cash and bank reconciliation, fixed assets, preparing for annual audit, accounts payable and receivable, payroll and various other finance activities.  Also, the Accounting Manager provides as a backup to the Deputy Tax Collector during their absence.

Education:  Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or Finance preferred. Considerable work experience may be considered with less formal education.  

Experience: Minimum of four (4) years of related experience performing accounting duties in a supervisory capacity. Municipal government or non-profit accounting experience preferred.  Experience with Tyler Technologies financial software is a plus.

Benefits: The City of South Portland offers competitive pay and a robust selection of employee benefits, including an excellent health plan with affordable family coverage, matched retirement options, dental, vision, life, income protection, long term disability, flexible spending accounts and more.  The City also offers health insurance “payment-in-lieu” and professional development opportunities.  We offer thirteen (13) paid holidays, fifteen (15) sick days annually, fifteen (15) hours of personal time, and vacation commensurate with relevant experience. The City of South Portland is proud of its talented and dedicated workforce and provides employees job stability; a positive, family friendly workplace where work/life needs are valued and supported; and the support, encouragement and tools for successful careers.  The City of South Portland values diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and embraces sustainable operations. Come join our team dedicated to service excellence!

Salary Range: $73,008 – $83,187 annually depending on experience.  This position is eligible for annual step increases, and possible annual cost of living increases as approved by the City Council.

Application materials will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. 

Job description and fillable application are available on our website at www.southportland.gov.

To apply please send a cover letter, resume, application and three professional references to [email protected], or mail them to us at:

City of South Portland

Genny Dyer, Human Resources Generalist

25 Cottage Road

South Portland, Maine 04106

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