Junior Accountant

Rīgas valstspilsētas pašvaldības Finanšu departaments

LATVIJA, Rātslaukums 1, Rīga, Rīga, Latvia

Riga City Municipality Finance Department invites applications for a full-time position for an indefinite period Senior Specialist in the Payroll Department of the Financial Accounting and Reporting Management The Finance Department is the leading institution of Riga City Municipality (hereinafter – the Municipality) in the field of financial resource management, which, among other things, ensures the administration of taxes and fees for tourist accommodation payable to the Municipality and determines the purposes of land use for real property located in the Municipality's territory. We will entrust you with: Performing payroll calculations, taxes, and other deductions in accordance with regulatory acts. Reviewing and processing submitted documents (teacher tarification, orders, working time records, employment contracts, employment contract agreements, business agreements and acts, copyright agreements and acts). Preparing payment lists for transfers. Accurately entering payment types corresponding to payment items. We expect: Higher or secondary specialized education in finance or economics. State language proficiency in accordance with the requirements of the State Language Law. Good knowledge of accounting and tax legislation. Desired experience working with the Municipal Resource Planning and Management System ACTO ERP. Good knowledge and experience working with MS Office applications (MS Word, MS Excel). Analytical thinking and accuracy in performing tasks. High level of responsibility, good communication skills, and ability to work in a team. Good interpersonal skills and ability to substantiate and defend your position. Ability to quickly master innovations related to job duties. We offer: Monthly salary from 1509,- to 1612,- EUR (before tax deductions) and social benefits. Flexible work schedule organization and the opportunity to work partially remotely. Work in a professional, friendly team at Brīvības gatve 266, Riga. Monetary bonus (within a calendar year up to 50% of monthly salary). Health insurance policy after the trial period. Annual vacation bonus up to 50% of monthly salary. Paid additional leave up to 10 working days. Candidates meeting the stated requirements are asked to send application documents (a motivational cover letter, curriculum vitae describing life and previous work experience in Latvian, a copy of the document confirming education) with the indication "Senior Specialist" by September 27, 2026 inclusive to the Personnel Department of the Administrative Management of the Finance Department of Riga City Municipality at: [email protected] Phone for inquiries: 67026269; e-mail: [email protected] Thank you for your interest and please note that only applications from candidates who have submitted all required documents will be considered. Your personal data controller is Riga City Municipality (Finance Department of Riga City Municipality). Address: Rātslaukums 1, Riga, LV-1539. The purpose of personnel selection is to identify the most suitable candidate with whom the Municipality can establish employment relations. More information about the processing of a candidate's personal data is available in the Regulations on Personnel Selection Privacy Policy.