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Assistant Town AccountantTown of Sharon • Sharon, Massachusetts, USA
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Assistant Town Accountant

Assistant Town Accountant

Town of Sharon • Sharon, Massachusetts, USA
10 days ago
Salary
$67,830.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Join our team and play a role in maintaining the financial integrity of our town. This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of accounting functions support municipal operations and contribute to transparent effective public service.

The Town of Sharon is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Assistant Town Accountant to support the Town Accountant/Finance Director in managing the Towns financial operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who values public service and wants to play a key role in municipal finance.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours/week; M-W 8-5 pm; Th 8-6 pm; F 8-12:30 pm) position with half-day Fridays year round.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Ensures efficient daily operation of the department including processing of all department payrolls processing of all invoices for inclusion on the warrant posting of accounts payable and payroll to the General Ledger and posting of Treasurers receipts to General Ledger.
  • Maintains UMAS chart of accounts establishing numbers for all funds and accounts as new moneys are received by the town.
  • Reviews all labor contract rates and School Department rate schedules for accuracy before submission to the Payroll Department.
  • Interacts with town officials and department heads to assure accurate balances in all department budgets.
  • Communicates with vendors regarding the status of invoice payments.
  • Prepares special reports as requested by other departments committees federal agencies and the state Department of Revenue.
  • Analyzes balance sheet for each fund monthly for accuracy of all accounts and investigates all discrepancies; makes all adjustments necessary to balance each fund.
  • Produces and distributes end of monthly expenditure reports to all departments boards and committees.
  • Assists auditors in the verification of town expenditures including those of federal grants of the general government and School Department to ensure a good audit finding and renewed government funding.
  • Reconciles Treasurers cash and accounts receivable to General Ledger and recommends corrective actions.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Town Accountant/Finance Director.

Qualifications & Experience: Associates degree in accounting finance or related field and minimum of two years of professional accounting or related experience; Bachelors degree desirable; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Payroll accounts payable and MUNIS software experience preferred.

FY 2026 Starting Salary Range: $66015 $68718 DOQ with generous benefits including health dental vision life and disability insurance flexible spending accounts and retirement plans. Range adjusts to $67830 - $70607 on July 1 2026 for fiscal year 2027.

How to Apply:Click onApply Now (preferred) or send cover letter and resume to Town Administrators Office Sharon Town Offices 90 South Main Street Sharon MA 02067.

Applications received by Tuesday May 5 2026 will receive first consideration. Position will remain open until filled.


The Town of Sharon is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

Required Experience:

IC


Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 67830 - 70607
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