Town Treasurer - Town Of Becket - Becket

The Town of Becket seeks a highly motivated, detail-oriented Treasurer. This opening is due to the upcoming retirement of the current Treasurer.

Duties include treasury and collections functions, payroll processing, benefits administration, accounting, clerical support, and regular public interaction, all performed in accordance with federal and state laws, Town bylaws, and policies.

Candidates must have an associate’s degree in accounting or a related field and at least five years of municipal accounting and payroll experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification through the Massachusetts Collectors and Treasurers Association is preferred, or must be obtained within three years. Strong numerical skills, attention to detail, proficiency in Excel, and the ability to be bonded are required.

Compensation and Benefits: The FY27 salary range is $27.00—$34.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position scheduled for 40 hours per week.

Interested candidates should submit a resume to Katherine A. Warden, Town Administrator, at administrator@townofbecket.org. The position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis. The Town of Becket is an equal opportunity employer.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Town Treasurer

 Statement of Duties

Employee performs professional financial administrative work in the managing of the town’s funds.  Work includes the receipt, expenditure, and custody of municipal funds, and the borrowing of money; performs all other related or similar work as required.

 Supervision

 As an appointed official, employee works under the administrative direction of the Town Administrator, and in accordance with all applicable Massachusetts General Laws, municipal policies, and objectives.  Employee establishes long and short-range plans and objectives, personal performance standards and assumes direct accountability for department results. Employee consults with supervisor only where clarification, interpretation, or exception to municipal policy may be required.  Employee develops and implements departmental policies, goals, objectives and budgets, and is expected to resolve all conflicts that arise and coordinate with others as necessary.  Employee has access to confidential personnel files and departmental information.

 Employee provides departmental supervision over support staff as required.

 Employee may be required to work beyond normal business hours at night to attend meetings.

 Job Environment

Work is performed according to state laws and municipal policies and procedures. Position requires the use of extensive judgment and ingenuity to develop new or adapt existing methods and approaches for accomplishing objectives, or to deal with new or unusual requirements within the limits of the guidelines or policies.  Employee is recognized as the department or functional area’s authority in interpreting the guidelines, in determining how they should be applied, and in developing operating policies. Work consists of employing many different concepts, theories, principles, techniques, and practices relating to treasurer and tax collector functions in accordance with on-going deadlines.  Assignments typically concern such matters as studying trends in the field for application to the work; assessing services and recommending improvements; planning long range projects; devising new techniques for application to the work; and recommending policies, standards or criteria.  Errors can result in adverse public relations, legal repercussions, or monetary loss to the town.

Position has frequent contact with the public, for responding to requests or complaints, and/or problem solving.  Position has daily contact with other town departments, boards and committees, Department of Revenue, Banks, other municipalities, and attorneys for the purpose of giving or receiving information and explanations, maintaining municipal banking accounts and investments, discussing borrowing/debt issues, and obtaining legal advice.  Contact usually occurs in person, in writing, or on the telephone.

Position Functions

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to, or extension of, the position.

 Essential Functions

 Responsible for receiving, disbursing, and investing all money received by the town; maintains and furnishes records to the Accountant; maintains a cash book reflecting the breakdown of all receipts, disbursements, and cash balances; provides for adequate funds for current obligations, including safekeeping of all funds and issuing of all long-term and short-term debt; invests funds to ensure maximum yield on investments while maintaining adequate availability of cash.

• Negotiates all borrowing, prepares the necessary documents and notes, and submits reports to the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.
• Prepares and submits various reports to the Town Accountant as required including the amount of debt and interest due in the next fiscal year.
• Responsible for the custody of enterprise funds, stabilization funds, trust funds, investments, and all other funds of the town not specifically allotted to other agencies.
• Prepares various financial reports as required; keeps local officials, town finance committee, and state regulatory authorities advised on a regular basis the financial condition of the town.
• Maintains tax title accounts, conducts sales of land of low value, and prepares documentation to petition for foreclosure.
• Prepares various reports, including a reconciliation of Treasurer’s cash, a monthly report to the Accountant of all receipts and balances, reports of payroll deductions, an annual report to the Board of Selectmen, and a quarterly report of reconciliation of Treasurer’s cash to the State.
• Responsible for the closing and reconciliation of all books and accounts in the Treasurer’s Office, including the cash book, warrants, bank accounts, insurance programs, retirements funds, debt records, and tax title accounts.
• Prepares and administers operating budget for the department,
• Performs similar or related work as required, or as situation dictates.

Physical and Mental Requirements

 Employee primarily works in a quiet to moderately loud office setting and is required to sit, talk, listen/hear, and use hands; stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach with hands and arms.  Employee may be required occasionally to lift up to 10 lbs. Normal vision is required for this position.  Equipment operated includes automobile, office machines, and personal computers along with office software.

             Education and Experience

 A candidate for this position should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; minimum of five (5) years of municipal experience, with two (2) years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

 Special Requirements

 A candidate must be bonded.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 Knowledge:  Working knowledge of municipal accounting and bookkeeping principles.  Thorough knowledge of office billing practices and procedures.  Thorough knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment.  Working knowledge of Town government.  Working knowledge of applicable office and financial software programs.  Thorough knowledge of business arithmetic.

Ability:  Ability to interact in a positive and effective manner with employees and the public.  Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.  Ability to use a personal computer and related office software.  Ability to operate a telephone and standard office equipment.  Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records and to execute oral and written instructions in a precise and timely manner.  Ability to deal with disgruntled citizens in a tactful manner.

Skill:  Excellent planning and organizational skills.  Excellent employee relations and public relations skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.  Good judgment and integrity and maintenance of effective staff and customer relations.