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Staff Accountant

City of Fairfield, CT • Fairfield, CT, US • published 2026-10-10 09:03:13.264395

Description

This is a vital position in the Town of Fairfield Finance Department reporting directly to the Controller. The position ensures the financial integrity, transparency, and statutory compliance for the Town and is heavily focused on bank reconciliations, fixed asset management, budget monitoring, and general ledger maintenance. The position plays a key, hands\-on role in year\-end external audit preparation and the production of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). **Supervision Received:** Receives administrative direction from the Controller. **Supervision Exercised:** May lead and train lower level professional and technical staff as assigned **Examples of Essential Duties:** **Bank Reconciliations \& Cash Management** * Conducts cutoff testing, manage outstanding check lists, and initiate stale\-dated check or escheatment processes in compliance with local regulations. * Monitors daily cash flows, electronic fund transfers (EFT), wire transfers, and credit card deposits. * Performs comprehensive monthly reconciliations for all municipal bank accounts, including pension funds, against general ledger balances; promptly investigates and resolves variances. * Reconciles ...

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