The Town of Wareham is hiring a Principal Department Assistant for our Accounting Department and was hoping we could post the Following:
PRINCIPAL DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT
($21.78 – $23.54hr)
The Town’s Human Resources Department, on behalf of the Town Accountant’s Department, is accepting applications for a full-time (40 hours a week, Monday - Thursday) Principal Department Assistant. The salary and a very generous benefits package, including paid time off, paid lunch break, health/dental insurance (Town pays 68% of the health premium and 75% of the dental premium) and many other benefits, are in accordance with current bargaining agreement.
Education: High School Graduate or equivalent, and a minimum of three years of office experience, preferably in the municipal finance field, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience in accounting preferred.
Job Duties: Processes payroll for all Town departments; processes accounts payable for Town and School in accordance with procurement laws and contracts; provides effective and polite customer service to vendors, the public and Town employees; processes information from W-9 forms for vendors and from 1099 forms; interacts with and assists Town auditors; reviews collective bargaining agreements and contracts with vendors to ensure accuracy of payments; and performs general office and administrative work as required.
Requirements: Applicants must have excellent typing, secretarial and computer skills. Must be proficient in Excel, Word and Office. Must have knowledge of accounting. Must be able to operate standard office equipment. Must be able to work with the public in a courteous and pleasant manner. Subject to CORI/SORI check, pre-employment physical and drug test.
Please submit letter of interest and resume to the Human Resources Director:
Dorene M. Allen-England, Esq.
Memorial Town Hall
54 Marion Road
Wareham, MA 02571
Dallen-england@wareham.gov
