Town Accountant

The Town Accountant provides professional accounting work of an administrative, supervisory and participatory nature with responsibility for maintaining the Town's fiscal health including but not limited to maintenance of the Town’s General Ledger, the processing of accounts payable, payroll, and overseeing and monitoring the expenditure of Town funds versus budgetary amounts, classification of revenues and the preparation of various financial reports in accordance with applicable local, State (MGL Chapter 41, Sections 50-61), and /or federal laws and regulations, keeping financial records, auditing of all department financial records, reporting to the State on a yearly basis, and reporting to the Town all receipts and expenditures of the town for the past financial year.

The Town of Orange is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job open until filled. Interested candidates should mail an application, resume and cover letter to:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a closely related field; a minimum of five years general ledger accounting experience, preferably in the municipal field; with municipal financial software applications, policies pertaining to the town's payroll, bill paying, and employee leave time, or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities toperform the essential functions of the job.

Massachusetts Accountants & Auditors Certification is preferred within one (1) year of appointment. As a condition of employment, must complete a drug test, CORI check and be bonded.

For more details see the attached job description.