Assistant Town Accountant

Job Description

The town of Hingham seeks applicants for the full time position of Assistant Town Accountant. Working under the direction of the Town Accountant, this position assists the Town Accountant in performing administrative and technical work in the municipality’s Accounting Department, including: providing postings to the general ledger for expenditures, revenues and adjustments, preparing information for year-end closings, reconciling accounts, compiling information and preparing reports, analyzing funds and financial information. Employee supervises office staff, providing support to accounts payable and payroll as needed. Position is also responsible for all duties related to Workers Compensation (WC) Claims, communicating with employees and the WC insurance company as needed and acts as the Town Accountant in their absence.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, business administration or related field with four to six years of experience performing professional accounting work. Experience working in a municipal setting and using Munis is preferred, but not required. The town may consider equivalent education and experience in determining whether a candidate has met the requisite qualifications.

For a full explanation of this opportunity and information on how to apply, please visit www.hingham-ma.gov/Jobs.aspx.

The ToH is an EOE and does not discriminate based on any legally protected status.