Town Accountant

Responsibilities

The Account Department:

• Maintains the Town's General Ledger and other key financial records.
• Verifies that a town's monies are being collected and disbursed in accordance with the municipality's financial policies (the Town's budget) and Massachusetts General Laws.
• Prepared all warrants for payment and verifies that all disbursements are legal, authorized and reasonable.
• Prepares the annual statement of revenues, expenditures and the annual balance sheet.
• Reconciles cash and receivables with the Treasurer.
• Responsible for reporting with the State and Federal governments (Schedule A, School EOY, ARPA, ect.)
• Responsible for preparing any interim reports for use by the Town's departments, boards and committees.
• Works with the auditors on the Town's annual audit.
• Assist in the Tax Recapitulation process.
• Assist in the budget process.
• Responsible for "free cash" certification.