Town Accountant

Job Description

The town of Leicester seeks a motivated and detail-oriented professional for the position of Town Accountant. This position is responsible for administrative, supervisory, and technical accounting functions, including maintaining and auditing the municipal accounting system and administering all internal and external financial reporting requirements.

Responsibilities include:

• Approval, process and payment of all town vendor invoices
• Booking all financial transactions to the town’s general ledger
• Interpreting and administering federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies related to municipal financial management.
• Preparing 1099s and various financial reports, including general and enterprise fund expense/revenue reports, town meeting articles, and special revenue funds.
• Preparing the annual Free Cash certification, Schedule A, and Tax Recap.

Desired qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in public finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must successfully pass a CORI background check.
• Knowledge of UMAS, GAAP, and GASB
• Experience with VADAR & Harpers payroll systems desirable

A complete job description may be found on the town’s website: www.leicesterma.org.

• Anticipated hiring range: $75,000 – $97,000 +, depending on qualifications and experience.
• 38-hour work week, Monday through Thursday (four-day schedule).
• The town will consider alternative work schedules or contracted services.
• Competitive benefits package.