Accounting Manager

Job Overview

The Town of Dedham seeks highly qualified candidates for the position of Accounting Manager. Under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Accounting Manager conducts complex accounting, auditing, and financial functions and maintains the fiscal records and internal controls for the Town. The Accounting Manager supervises 3.0FTE: the Payroll Administrator, Utility Billing Specialist, and Accounts Payable Clerk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field is required.
• 3-5 years of municipal finance experience.
• Managerial or supervisory experience in an accounting or business office setting required.
• Massachusetts Certified Governmental Accountant training is required with certification within 3 years from appointment.
• Thorough knowledge of municipal finance operations and functions.
• Thorough knowledge of Massachusetts municipal finance laws and relevant computer systems.
• Knowledge of accounting and finance principles and practices.
• Proficient in municipal software systems; MUNIS experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain detailed and extensive records and prepare reports. Ability to work effectively under time constraints to meet deadlines. Flexibility to move from operational to systems demands among numerous departments.
• Skills in problem solving and project management.
• Excellent customer service and accounting skills.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversees the expenditure of all funds, including the proper verification of all payroll, purchase orders, approval and receipt of goods and authorization for check issuance. Ensures all warrants for payments and check registers reconcile prior to the release of checks.
• Under the direction of the Director of Finance, helps maintain the Town's finance systems with emphasis on the timely and accurate reporting of all revenues collected and funds expended in accordance with the annual budget, capital budget, grants, gifts, revolving, trusts and other funds.
• Facilitates and verifies the implementation of collective bargaining agreements including the verification of payroll rates, calculation of rate increases, retroactively where applicable.
• Interacts with external auditors and provides schedules, reports and reconciliations as requested to complete the preparation of annual financial statements and audit.
• Assists the Treasurer-Collector or other Finance Department staff with the preparation of Official Statements for bond issues.
• Helps to maintain town-wide Fixed Assets and Depreciation Schedules.
• Prepares and distributes monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports to departments. Monitors budgetary compliance and prepares projections to determine availability of funds.
• Responsible for annual reporting requirements, granting agency requirements as well as any requirements prescribed by the Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB).
• Assists in all other functions of the Finance operations. Performs similar or related duties as required, or as situation dictates.

Additional Information

The Town of Dedham offers an excellent benefits package including a defined benefit pension plan, Town contributions toward a 457 retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, 12 week paid parental leave, 80% subsidized health insurance, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability, accident insurance, and critical illness insurance. Employees enjoy 12 holidays, 15 sick days, 3 personal days, and vacation starting at 3 weeks and up to 5 weeks.

The Town of Dedham is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V and does not discriminate based on race, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status. We celebrate our diverse community by respecting and appreciating our individual differences. Our inclusive culture energizes all of us to belong, collaborate, and grow.

Pay: $90, $117,588.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person