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Town of Littleton - Town Administrator.pdf

The Town of Nahant is seeking qualified applicants for the temporary position of Assistant Town Accountant. Applicants should be available for 20 to 40 hours per week and the position may be held for 1 to 3 months. Responsibilities include providing accounting, administrative and technical support to the Town Accountant. Essential functions include preparation of accounts payable and payroll warrants in compliance with MGL, auditing weekly payroll and verifying disbursements and availability of funds, reconciling cash receipts, and tracking project accounts and grants.  Assists the Town Accountant with preparation of reports for state and federal agencies, assist with budget analysis, budget preparation, and the year-end audit.  Performs similar or related work as required or as situations dictate.

Knowledge and Skills:

• a)     Exceptional attention to detail
• b)    Excellent communication skills
• c)     Ability to work with confidential information
• d)    Proficient in Excel and experience with Microsoft Word and accounting software

Qualifications

Minimum of an Associate’s degree with three years in municipal finance or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Compensation and Job Specifics

Hourly Rate: $20.00 - $40.00/hour. Negotiable depending upon qualifications.

Submittal Requirements:

All submittals must contain a cover letter and resume and must be received by: 

Submittal Deadline:    Friday July 24, 2020 at 12:00 Noon                        

Please email resumes to:    dwaters@nahant.org and  abarletta@nahant.org

Or mail to:       Deborah Waters and Tony Barletta

                        Nahant Town Hall

                        334 Nahant Road

                        Nahant, MA 01908

Resumes held in confidence                           No telephone calls please.

The Town of Blackstone is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Assistant Town Accountant.  The Assistant Town Accountant reports to the Town Accountant and performs general accounting and administration functions.  The position requires preparing the biweekly vendor and payroll warrant, weekly and monthly reports to departments and monthly reconciliations.  Qualifications include experience in municipal finances in accounting with MUNIS experience preferred.  Salary based upon experience and qualifications. A college degree from an accredited college preferred.    Applications may be obtained at www.townofblackstonema.org  and complete job description may be obtained at the Office of the Town Administrator.  Completed application/resume should be returned to the Office of the Town Administrator, Municipal Center, 15 St. Paul Street, Blackstone, MA  01504 or emailed to slemoine@townofblackstone.org.  EO

The Town of Brookline is seeking a Senior Accountant-Benefits responsible for assisting the Comptroller and Assistant Comptroller in maintaining and administering the Town’s financial accounting system with specific focus on the reconciling and auditing of the health, life and dental insurance benefit programs.  Maintain database of employee and retiree participants by plan (3,500+).  Assist with auditors/actuary with year-end audits.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; three to five years of progressively responsible experience in governmental or non-profit accounting, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.  Strong Microsoft Office skills highly desirable.

Starting salary range $32.58/hr (FY20 rate, FY21 rates not set yet) plus generous benefits.

Resume and cover letter by July 31, 2020.

Apply to: http://www.brooklinema.gov/1415/Job-Opportunities-NEW

The Town Treasurer/Assistant Director of Finance and Budget is a key position in the management team. The successful candidate will be a dynamic forward thinking finance professional responsible for planning, executing and managing all duties of the Town Treasurer and supporting the Director of Finance and Budget as needed. Minimum Reqs: Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field; five years progressively responsible experience in financial management and analysis, cash management, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.  Certified Mass. Municipal Treasurer required or ability to obtain within 4 years of date of hire. Knowledge of MUNIS, especially the Payroll and Accounting modules a plus. Please see job description below for full details.

Town of Littleton - Treasurer Asst Director of Finance and Budget.pdf

 

The Town of Stoneham is seeking to fill the full time position of Town-Wide Budget Director. The Town-Wide Budget Director ,under the general direction of the Town Administrator and Superintendent of Schools and in coordination with the Town Accountant, will perform analytical, technical and administrative work in assisting the Administration in a variety of management and financial activities and projects. May serve as School Business Manager.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: analysis of financial and budget related matters, conducting research as directed. Compiling data for statistical studies and budget analysis; maintaining a data base of budget history, assisting in the development of multi-year forecasts of revenues and expenditures. Advising Superintendent and Town Administrator on contract negotiations and collective bargaining status. Oversee the contractual, retirement and other pertinent contractual obligations in conjunction with other municipal departments. Assists the Town Administrator and School Superintendent in the preparation of various financial reports; including an analysis of trends of future revenues and expenditures, appropriation analysis required by the Town, State and Federal Governments. Provides maintenance and oversight of accounting practices consistent with department policies and standard operating practices. Assists the Town Administrator/School Superintendent with the coordination of the Town budget process.

Minimum requirements for this position: Bachelor’s Degree or knowledge in accounting, financial operations, business/public administration or related field; a  Master's degree in Business or Public Administration is preferred, three (3) to five (5) years of financial reporting/analysis experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Massachusetts Municipal Auditors’ and Accountants’ Association’s Certified Governmental Accountants (CGA) certificate desired.

To apply for this position candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and Town of Stoneham job application and forward via email to Donna Gaffey, Director of Human Resources at dgaffey@stoneham-ma.gov .

Town of Stoneham

Human Resources

35 Central Street

Stoneham, MA 02180

Att: Donna Gaffey,

The Town of Stoneham offers generous benefit package in addition to competitive salary. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Open until filled. First review of applications will be on July 13, 2020.

Candidates for the position will be subject to pre-employment screening process, including but not limited to satisfactory  references, employment verification, driving record, proof of degree and or credentials, satisfactory criminal history and CORI, SORI, a post-offer pre-employment physical with drug testing.

The Town of Stoneham is an ADA/Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The Town of Dracut seeks qualified applicants to serve as Treasurer/Finance Director due to incumbent being appointed Town Manager. Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, business or similar field of study. Master’s degree highly advantageous. Five to seven years of experience in municipal finance or auditing, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. CPA desirable. Salary range is $80,171 - $107,744 per annum. The Town of Dracut requires a physical exam, drug screen and CORI check post-offer. A complete job description and employment application can be obtained at www.dracutma.gov/human-resources Qualified individuals should send a completed application, resume and cover letter to Christine Lindberg, Director of Human Resources, 62 Arlington St., Dracut, MA 01826 clindberg@dracutma.gov EOE/AA

The Town of Dracut seeks qualified applicants to serve as Town Accountant as incumbent is retiring in July. Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, finance, accounting, or related fields required, a Certified Governmental Accountant Certificate and/or a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in public sector finance or a combination of experience and education. Salary range is $67,522 - $90,727 per annum. The Town of Dracut requires a physical exam, drug screen and CORI check post-offer. A complete job description and employment application can be obtained at www.dracutma.gov/human-resources Qualified individuals should send a completed application, resume and cover letter to Christine Lindberg, Director of Human Resources, 62 Arlington St., Dracut, MA 01826 clindberg@dracutma.gov EOE/AA

Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Work directly under the Finance Director; Analyze and reconcile cash with the Treasurer/Collector and other account reconciliation, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, monitor revenue receipts, process payroll, update payroll templates for departments, create payroll journal entries, collect W-9 information, prepare financial reports, attendance reporting for staff, invoices, vendor disputes, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Public Administration or equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Municipal experience; experience with Harpers Payroll System and Infinite Visions Accounting. Applicable work experience may be substituted for educational requirement. 

Salary: $54,500-$59,000; Interested applicants please send cover letter and resume with three professional references to: Human Resources Department, Town of Millbury, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, Massachusetts 01527 or e-mail resumes@townofmillbury.net.  AA/EOE