Assistant Town Accountant

• Entering cash receipts and preparing town and School warrants including payroll/AP for review and approval by the Town Accountant
• Assists Town Accountant in compiling data necessary for completing financial reports to be sent to the government agencies and other town departments
• Maintains up-to-date spreadsheets, reporting 1099’s and entering the town’s fiscal year operating budget into the town’s financial software system
• Balances and reconciles data for specific accounts including payroll
• checks against warrant registers
• identifies traces and otherwise resolves discrepancies in balancing accounts in accordance with established procedures

• Minimum of an associate’s degree or journeyman’s level of trade knowledge
• a minimum of three to five years related work experience
• or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job
• Must pass a CORI check

Experience with VADAR is preferred

Competitive salary and benefits, including a four-day work week