Assistant Finance Director/Town Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

The town of Wilmington is seeking a qualified, detail-oriented, and collaborative professional to serve as Assistant Finance Director/ Assistant Town Accountant within the Finance department’s Accounting division.

Under the general direction of the Finance Director, the position supports the town’s financial operations including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, budget monitoring, reconciliation, reporting, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The Assistant Finance Director/Assistant Town Accountant plays a key role in ensuring fiscal integrity and assisting in the development of the annual budget and capital plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists with financial preparation for collective bargaining; including but not limited to; calculates cost of confidential Town and Union financial proposals; prepares comparability data for management; and attends collective bargaining sessions as requested.
• Supervises Accounting staff. act as back-up in the absence of the Payroll/ Benefits Coordinator and Accounts Payable
• Performs journal entries and budget adjustments as needed
• Reconciles cash with the Treasurer’s Office monthly.
• Reconciles accounts receivables
• Responsible for preparation of Schedule A, Statutory Year End Reporting to MA DOR, and assist with school reporting to DESE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an accounting or related finance field required.
• Six years of responsibility in accounting, payroll, or other finance function
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Munis or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Must obtain Certified Governmental Accountant certification from the MMAAA within four years of hire

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is analytical, strong attention to detail, organized, and solutions-driven, with a solid understanding of  accounting principles and a commitment to accuracy, transparency, and public service. Excellent communication, teamwork, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills are essential.