Assistant Treasurer​/Collector

This position performs administrative and financial accounting for the Treasurer/Collector’s Office. The Assistant Treasurer/Collector helps oversee accounts payable, payroll and retirement payments, cash balances, account reconciliations, and the collection of assessed taxes, liens, betterments, and parking-related receivables. The position uses the Town’s ERP/Accounting system as a core financial and transaction-processing platform and helps ensure that transactions, records, reconciliations, and reports are complete, accurate, timely, and supported by appropriate documentation.

Applicants must have and maintain the personal integrity necessary to obtain a surety bond.

Performs administrative and financial duties requiring sound judgment, the ability to interpret applicable statutory and policy requirements, attention to detail, and the ability to carry out assignments independently.

Works under the direction of the Treasurer, Collector and Finance Director/CFO, consistent with applicable Massachusetts General Laws, Town policies and bylaws, relevant state, federal, and local regulations, and established departmental procedures. Functions as the Treasurer/Collector in their absence, as assigned and consistent with applicable law and delegated authority.

Provides day-to-day supervision of two Senior Clerks and any additional staff assigned to the Treasurer/Collector’s Office, including work coordination, review, and follow-up to support timely and accurate completion of responsibilities.