Town Accountant

The Town Accountant is responsible for preparation and oversight of payroll, benefit administration, associated taxes and filings, accounts payable, reconciliation and maintenance of general and subsidiary (enterprise funds and the like) ledger, preparation of various financial reports and participation in the annual town audit ($37.5M Annual Cash Flow) and supervision of the one office staff member in compliance with statute, the regulations of the MA Department of Revenue and the policy directives of the town. Working under the general direction of the Town Administrator, the ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and have a reputation for accuracy. The successful candidate will be highly organized, with strong communication skills, and able to translate municipal finance into easily understood concepts for the layperson.