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Town of Wareham

Assistant Town Accountant

Pay: $68,039–$76,579/yr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Wareham, MA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/22/2026

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What they do

An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).

$84,001 / year median in Massachusetts

-8% projected decline

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Job Description

The Town's Human Resources Department, is seeking a qualified applicant to fill the multi-faceted and fulfilling position of Assistant Town Accountant. This position is responsible for assisting the Town Accountant in overseeing the Town's financial records and reconciliation of accounts. A qualified applicant must thrive working in a fast pace atmosphere and be successful at multi-tasking. This is a full-time (40 hours a week) Monday - Thursday position. Salary and a very generous benefit package, including health insurance (premiums paid at 68%), dental insurance (premiums paid at 75%), paid time off and professional development opportunities including attendance at the annual MMAAA certification program for CGA Certification are in accordance with current Collective Bargaining Agreement. Professional Development opportunities are available. The Town of Wareham is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). We value diversity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree in accounting or a related field. Educational requirement may be substituted with three to five years of experience in municipal finance or a related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge:

A qualified applicant must possess thorough knowledge of municipal government operation, financial protocols and applicable provisions of Massachusetts General Laws. Must be able to work independently and have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials. Must be able to effectively communicate. Must be able to organize and complete tasks with deadlines. Skilled in computer use and mathematics.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities include but are not limited to: verifies and signs the Vendor Warrant; prepares monthly expenditure and revenue reports for Town Administrator, Sewer Commissioners and other boards and commissions; verifies all revenue before posting to the General Ledger; reconciles accounts with school and Town Departments; assists Town Accountant with monthly and year end reports; maintains Town contracts; Payroll responsibilites and similar or related work as required. Subject to

CORI/SORI, RMV

check, pre-employment physical and drug test.

AA/EEO/ADA

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$68,039.20 - $76,578.71 per year

Benefits:

457(b) Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance On-the-job training Paid sick time Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Experience:

municipal finance: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person