Accounting Specialist

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain accounts payable functions, including invoice entry, warrant preparation, payment processing, and vendor maintenance.
• Record and reconcile financial transactions in the Town's financial management system (MUNIS), ensuring accuracy and compliance with established accounting procedures.
• Prepare, review, and maintain financial records, reports, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Aid with budget monitoring activities, including distribution, tracking, and retention of departmental budget reports and approvals.
• Reconcile accounts as assigned.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical accounting records in accordance with municipal policies and record retention requirements.
• Support for annual audits, year-end closing activities, and other financial reporting requirements.
• Assist the Town Accountant with special projects, financial analyses, and administrative functions as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, internal controls, and municipal accounting standards.
• Provide courteous and professional customer service to Town departments, vendors, and board and committee members.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (Bachelor’s Degree preferred).
• Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, with municipal accounting experience greatly preferred.
• General working knowledge of applicable Massachusetts General Laws.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.
• To work efficiently in a busy environment.
• To effectively work both independently through self-motivation and collaboratively as a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong proficiency with spreadsheet applications.
• Proficiency in Google Suite.
• Experience in MUNIS financial software preferred.

Pay

$63,000/year - $68,000/year D.O.Q.

Schedule

(40 hours/week) Mon, Tues, Thurs 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tues, Wed 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Fri 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.