Assistant Town Accountant

Job Title: Assistant Town Accountant Department/ Division: Finance/Accounting Union Affiliation: SEIU A Status: Full timePay Grade: 12Hours Per Week: 40 Pay Rate: $37.39/hour expected starting pay (range $37.39-45.70/hour), plus benefitsThe Town of Yarmouth is searching for an Assistant Town Accountant to join their Finance Department! This position performs responsible, skilled accounting and administrative work of more than ordinary difficulty in processing payroll and other financial transactions, in the maintaining of financial records and accounts, and in supporting the operations of a department; all other related work as required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Reviews and reconciles all backup documentation supporting entries to be recorded in the general ledger; identifies, traces and otherwise resolves discrepancies in accordance ·with established procedures. Completes interim and year end adjusting and closing entries. Assists Town Accountant with year-end: closing procedures, reconciliations, and annual audit preparation. Assists the Town Accountant in compiling data necessary for completing financial reports pursuant to various federal and state regulations for submission to Department of Revenue, Bureau of Accounts, Internal Revenue Service, and other town departments. Audits payroll for compliance with union contracts. Audits requests for payment to ensure compliance with MA procurement laws and local policies. Oversees data entry of invoices into financial management system (FMS) and the preparation of weekly bill warrants. Assists Town Accountant to maintain the chart of accounts; establishes and assigns new account numbers; deactivates accounts not being used. Works closely with Information Technology Division and software vendor to resolve issues regarding financial management system software. Provides training and support to employees in outside offices using FMS. Assists in developing and modifying accounting procedures. Supervises, evaluates and trains all subordinate staff in the Accounting Office; plans, schedules and coordinates work operations to meet schedules, deadlines and priorities; revises work schedules to meet any changes in workload; makes recommendations regarding the organization of work, work methods, or assignments; evaluates employees. Performs a variety of clerical functions including data entry, typing of correspondence, reports and other data on computer equipment. In the absence of the Town Accountant, is responsible for day day-to-day administration of the Accounting Office and for authorizing actions on behalf of the Town Accountant. Performs similar or related work as required or as situation dictates. Education:Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field including or supplemented by training m bookkeeping, accounting and related software applications; Experience:Five years accounting or related experience; municipal fund accounting experience preferred; MUNIS experience preferred; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Massachusetts certification for Town Accountants is preferred. APPLICATION PROCEDURE:Please complete an employment application form. (Current employees are not required to complete an employment application form). Submit completed employment application form, resume and cover letter to humanresources@yarmouth.ma.us with “Assistant Town Accountant” in the subject line and include your full name, address, phone number and email address on the cover letter and resume. Applications received prior to November 24, 2026 will receive preference. The Town of Yarmouth is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans/M/F. We encourage Veterans and those with Disabilities to apply. Applications are reviewed confidentially. Applicants that require accommodation in the job application process are encouraged to contact us at (508) 398-2231 x1274 or email humanresources@yarmouth.ma.us for assistance.