Are you a numbers enthusiast with a knack for keeping things organized and running smoothly? Do you love the idea of making a real impact on your community while growing your career in municipal finance? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
The town of Eastham is looking for a detail-driven, tech-savvy, and collaborative Assistant Town Accountant to join our Finance team. In this role, you will be at the heart of our financial operations, helping to maintain accurate records, support departments across town, and ensure our financial systems are running like clockwork.
As the Assistant Town Accountant you’ll work closely with the Town Accountant and be a key player in managing budgets, processing transactions, and preparing reports that help shape town decisions, collaborate with departments, vendors, and community members—building relationships and solving problems and grow professionally in a supportive environment that values initiative, innovation, and continuous learning. Some other exciting benefits are:
• Learn from some of the best in municipal finance.
• Mentorship and career growth
• Flexible or hybrid work arrangements
• Forward-thinking, progressive finance team
• Childcare program
• Municipal benefits: health, dental, life insurance, pension and more!
Qualifications: The recommended qualifications are a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, at least three years of accounting experience (municipal experience is a plus!), strong skills in financial software, spreadsheets, and reporting and you must be a team player with great communication, attention to detail, and a passion for public service. We are committed to building a diverse team and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. If you are excited about the role but do not meet every requirement, we still want to hear from you! Any equivalent combination of training, education, or experience to perform the essential functions of the position will be considered.
Compensation and Benefits: This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position. The salary range for this position ranges from $74,166 to $92,623 annually, with a hiring salary of approximately $80,000 contingent upon experience and qualifications. In addition to competitive salary, this position is eligible for: comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; employee assistance and wellness programs; participation in the Barnstable County Retirement System and generous paid time off, including vacation days, personal days, and holidays. Ready to bring your skills to a place that values your contributions and supports your growth? Apply today and help us keep Eastham financially strong and future-ready!