The town of Bolton, an AAA-rated community of ~5,500 residents and a member of the Nashoba Regional School District, seeks an experienced municipal finance professional to serve as Town Accountant. This 32-hour a week position (M-Th) serves as the town’s statutory accounting officer and is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of the town’s financial operations.
The Town Accountant exercises independent authority over expenditure approval and financial record-keeping and leads all core accounting functions including general ledger management, financial reporting, audit coordination, and preparation of required state submissions. The position is a central partner in the town’s financial management structure, working on budget development, financial strategy, and long-range planning.
Bolton offers a generous benefits package (including 13.5 holidays, vacation, sick, and personal leave), a collaborative working environment, and the opportunity to have a direct and meaningful impact on municipal decision-making. This is a great opportunity for a candidate seeking professional growth, increased responsibility, and a substantive role in a small community, with support for continued development in municipal finance.
Successful candidates will have three to five years of municipal accounting experience, and demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Experience with municipal financial systems (e.g., VADAR) preferred. Full job description: tinyurl.com/4u3nddpa
Expected hiring range: $67,242 to $73,831