The Town Accountant is an appointed position of the Select Board. Duties and responsibilities are defined by Massachusetts General Laws, in accordance with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the Uniform Massachusetts Accounting System of the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. The employee performs administrative and supervisory duties, as well as technical accounting, financial, and computerized functions in maintaining and auditing the municipal accounting system and administers internal and external financial reporting requirements. Assigns, supervises, verifies, and performs work in the functional areas of cash management, investments, purchasing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll. Participates in short term and long-range investment and borrowing strategy. Assists the Director of Finance and the Town Manager with the Town’s Official Statement. For more information, review the full job description here
