TITLE: TOWN ACCOUNTANT
DEPARTMENT: ACCOUNTING
REPORTS TO: SELECT BOARD
DATE OF POST: APRIL 8
Closing : APRIL 30,
PAY RANGE: GRADE 9
START DATE: August 17,
POSITION SUMMARY
The Town Accountant is an appointed position of the Select Board. Duties and responsibilities are defined by Massachusetts General Laws, in accordance with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Uniform Massachusetts Accounting System (UMAS) of the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. The employee performs administrative and supervisory duties, as well as technical accounting, financial, and computerized functions in maintaining and auditing the municipal accounting system and administers internal and external financial reporting requirements. Assigns, supervises, verifies, and performs work in the functional areas of cash management, investments, purchasing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll. Participates in short term and long-range investment and borrowing strategy. Assists the Director of Finance and the Town Manager with the Town¿s Official Statement. A detailed job description can be found here.
REQUIREMENTS
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Must be well organized
- Knowledge of UMAS, GASB, and GAAP
- Extensive knowledge of Tyler Technology Enterprise ERP (MUNIS)
- Knowledge of audit policies, procedures, and internal control procedures
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and to present findings clearly in written and oral form
- Ability to speak effectively before groups and to exercise sound judgment and tact
- Extensive knowledge of financial computer skills including spread sheet and data processing applications
Education and Training
- Must possess a bachelor¿s degree in accounting or finance
- 5 years of municipal accounting experience preferred
- Certified Governmental Accountant (CGA) or must be obtained within two years of hire date
For more detailed job description, visit
Submit applications with resume and cover letter to
Applications will be reviewed beginning on Friday May 1st
Lisa Marrone, Human Resources Director
Chelmsford Town Offices, 50 Billerica Road, Chelmsford, MA
The Town of Chelmsford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.