The Town of Adams is seeking an experienced and energetic professional
to serve as the Assistant Town Accountant. Working closely with and
under the general direction of the Town Accountant/ Finance Director,
this position performs a wide variety of complex administrative and
technical work to ensure effective and efficient municipal finance
operations. This position is responsible for the supporting the Town\'s
financial operations including the management of financial/personnel
records, entering and approving all financial payments, controlling
expenditures of all town funds and auditing financial records and
transactions. This position is to provide skilled accounting, clerical,
and administrative work in assisting the Finance Director/Town
Accountant in the management of all financial and accounting functions
for the Town; other duties related to the primary scope of the position
as required. The Assistant Town Accountant is responsible for
maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all
areas under their direction and control. Essential functions include
data entry and preparation of warrants, auditing bills for accuracy,
processing bi-weekly payroll, collecting new employee information for
Federal and State tax purposes, health & life insurance coverages,
scheduling new employee physicals, and coordination with other
departments to ensure an orderly and accurate hiring of new personnel.
High school graduate; Associates Degree in secretarial skills, business
administration or related field preferred or four years related
experience in governmental record keeping, or certified attendance of
Track I and Track II of the MMAAA annual training seminars; financial
and secretarial work; or any combination of education and governmental
experience. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent
communication, interpersonal, analytical and self-management skills.
Preference will be given to candidates with a combination of technical
experience, education, communication skills and aptitude. The salary
range is \$47,610 - \$59,461/annually and is commensurate upon
qualifications and experience. Job description and application form is
available from the Town of Adams website
http://www.town.adams.ma.us{target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer"} or the Town Administrator\'s Office, 8 Park
Street, Adams, MA 01220. AA/EOE