Town of Andover, NA
Salary:
$125,000.00 - $150,000.00 Annually Location :
Andover, MA Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
T26026 Department:
Town Accountant's Office Opening Date:
10/14/2025 Closing Date:
11/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Minimum Hours per Week:
36.25
Description Appointed by the Select Board, and working under the administrative direction of the Deputy Town Manager for Administration and Finance, in accordance with Town policies, by-laws and other statutory requirements, perform highly responsible administrative and accounting work for the Town and School departments.
Responsibilities Responsible for municipal accounting functions of the Town, including the maintenance of all financial records to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations. Under the direction of the Deputy Town Manager for Administration and Finance, perform various project management responsibilities. Responsible for the accuracy of all financial reports from the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers. Preparation of accounting reports including but not limited to the balance sheet, schedule A, relevant portions of the Tax Rate Recap, and certification of free cash. Responsible for controlling the expenditures of Town subsidiary and control accounts, enterprise fund accounts, revolving fund accounts, school grants and revolving accounts, ensuring compliance with the authority to spend. Responsible for overseeing the processing of the weekly accounts payable and payroll warrants, including the review and approval of all payments made by the Town and School departments. Responsible for performing and direction of the internal audit function and for proactively notifying the Select Board and the Deputy Town Manager for Administration and Finance of any substantial financial concerns. Maintain a financial risk analysis program across town-wide departments and divisions. Review all monthly departmental statements of expenditures and unexpended balances, and such other internal statistical and financial reports as requested and required. Review all labor proposals for management negotiating teams to assess the feasibility of implementation and the long-term financial impact of proposed contract language. Compile and submit accounting reports required by state and federal law, and town bylaw. Prepare yearly financial statements for the auditors. Prepare schedules for the annual report indicating the year's transactions and financial position of the Town at the close of the fiscal year. Serve as ex-officio member of the Retirement Board. Advise the Retirement Board, the Deputy Town Manager for Administration and Finance and the Town Manager on retirement issues and interpretations and changes in state and federal laws and local regulations. Supervise accounting division. Select, train, evaluate, and discipline staff in accordance with Town and department policies and procedures. Develop and direct the implementation of departmental training on Tyler Enterprise ERP modules. Work with the Deputy Town Manager for Administration and Finance and Director of Budget and Capital Management to develop, monitor, and present the Accounting Division's annual budget. Produce financial reports as needed by the Deputy Town Manager for Administration and Finance, Director of Budget and Capital Management or Select Board. Prepare quarterly financial reports for the Select Board, Finance Committee and Department Heads. Present quarterly financials to the Select Board upon request. Provide accounting and retirement information and assistance to the public and employees. Perform related duties as required by the Select Board, the Deputy Town Manager for Administration and Finance or the Director of Budget and Capital Management. Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Ability to recognize Town-wide priorities and work cooperatively to support their accomplishment as part of the Town Manager's administrative/management team. Ability to implement goals and objectives for the division and to evaluate employee performance against the achievement of goals and objectives. Extensive knowledge of municipal government and Massachusetts General Laws relating to municipal finance and retirement systems, including: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Uniform Massachusetts AccountingSystem (UMAS) and Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (PERAC) regulations. Ability to analyze complex issues and to develop relevant and realistic plans, programs and recommendations. Significant experience interpreting and implementing labor contracts and the ability to work collaboratively with managers to help understand the long-term impact of management and labor proposals. Planning, management, organizational and supervisory skills. Superior financial management and accounting skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced municipal environment. Knowledge of continuous improvement and best practices in the field. Ability to communicate effectively and diplomaticallyboth verbally and in writing; to establish positive public relations for the Town, department and/or division; and to interact effectively with a wide variety of people. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Education and Experience Required
Preferred
Duties require a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
A CPA, MBA or Master's degree in accounting or related field strongly preferred.
Extensive knowledge of municipal financie and accounting.
Substantial experience as a Town Accountant of a similar size community.
A minimum of seven years experience of progressively responsible municipal experience.
Seven to ten years of municipal experience, preferably as a Town Accountant or other responsible municipal position.
Experience supervising employees.
Experience supervising and motivating employees to achieve department goals.
Additional training in government accounting procedures.
Certification as a Governmental Accountant.
Ability to maintain a valid driver's license or to ensure transportation to and from work location. Supplemental Information SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise 4 or more full-time equivalent staff.
PHYSICAL ELEMENTS
Normal office environment, not subject to extremes in temperature, noise, odors, etc. Work involves frequent interdepartmental and public interactions with outside agencies. Intermittent interruptions to assist customers in the office or on the phone. May spend extended period at terminal, on telephone, or operating other office machines, requiring eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity. Involves periodic attendance at evening and off-hour meetings.
The successful candidate will be expected to enter into a 3 year personal services agreement with the Board of Selectmen.
$125,000.00 - $150,000.00 Annually Location :
Andover, MA Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
T26026 Department:
Town Accountant's Office Opening Date:
10/14/2025 Closing Date:
11/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Minimum Hours per Week:
36.25
Description Appointed by the Select Board, and working under the administrative direction of the Deputy Town Manager for Administration and Finance, in accordance with Town policies, by-laws and other statutory requirements, perform highly responsible administrative and accounting work for the Town and School departments.
Responsibilities Responsible for municipal accounting functions of the Town, including the maintenance of all financial records to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations. Under the direction of the Deputy Town Manager for Administration and Finance, perform various project management responsibilities. Responsible for the accuracy of all financial reports from the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers. Preparation of accounting reports including but not limited to the balance sheet, schedule A, relevant portions of the Tax Rate Recap, and certification of free cash. Responsible for controlling the expenditures of Town subsidiary and control accounts, enterprise fund accounts, revolving fund accounts, school grants and revolving accounts, ensuring compliance with the authority to spend. Responsible for overseeing the processing of the weekly accounts payable and payroll warrants, including the review and approval of all payments made by the Town and School departments. Responsible for performing and direction of the internal audit function and for proactively notifying the Select Board and the Deputy Town Manager for Administration and Finance of any substantial financial concerns. Maintain a financial risk analysis program across town-wide departments and divisions. Review all monthly departmental statements of expenditures and unexpended balances, and such other internal statistical and financial reports as requested and required. Review all labor proposals for management negotiating teams to assess the feasibility of implementation and the long-term financial impact of proposed contract language. Compile and submit accounting reports required by state and federal law, and town bylaw. Prepare yearly financial statements for the auditors. Prepare schedules for the annual report indicating the year's transactions and financial position of the Town at the close of the fiscal year. Serve as ex-officio member of the Retirement Board. Advise the Retirement Board, the Deputy Town Manager for Administration and Finance and the Town Manager on retirement issues and interpretations and changes in state and federal laws and local regulations. Supervise accounting division. Select, train, evaluate, and discipline staff in accordance with Town and department policies and procedures. Develop and direct the implementation of departmental training on Tyler Enterprise ERP modules. Work with the Deputy Town Manager for Administration and Finance and Director of Budget and Capital Management to develop, monitor, and present the Accounting Division's annual budget. Produce financial reports as needed by the Deputy Town Manager for Administration and Finance, Director of Budget and Capital Management or Select Board. Prepare quarterly financial reports for the Select Board, Finance Committee and Department Heads. Present quarterly financials to the Select Board upon request. Provide accounting and retirement information and assistance to the public and employees. Perform related duties as required by the Select Board, the Deputy Town Manager for Administration and Finance or the Director of Budget and Capital Management. Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Ability to recognize Town-wide priorities and work cooperatively to support their accomplishment as part of the Town Manager's administrative/management team. Ability to implement goals and objectives for the division and to evaluate employee performance against the achievement of goals and objectives. Extensive knowledge of municipal government and Massachusetts General Laws relating to municipal finance and retirement systems, including: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Uniform Massachusetts AccountingSystem (UMAS) and Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (PERAC) regulations. Ability to analyze complex issues and to develop relevant and realistic plans, programs and recommendations. Significant experience interpreting and implementing labor contracts and the ability to work collaboratively with managers to help understand the long-term impact of management and labor proposals. Planning, management, organizational and supervisory skills. Superior financial management and accounting skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced municipal environment. Knowledge of continuous improvement and best practices in the field. Ability to communicate effectively and diplomaticallyboth verbally and in writing; to establish positive public relations for the Town, department and/or division; and to interact effectively with a wide variety of people. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Education and Experience Required
Preferred
Duties require a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
A CPA, MBA or Master's degree in accounting or related field strongly preferred.
Extensive knowledge of municipal financie and accounting.
Substantial experience as a Town Accountant of a similar size community.
A minimum of seven years experience of progressively responsible municipal experience.
Seven to ten years of municipal experience, preferably as a Town Accountant or other responsible municipal position.
Experience supervising employees.
Experience supervising and motivating employees to achieve department goals.
Additional training in government accounting procedures.
Certification as a Governmental Accountant.
Ability to maintain a valid driver's license or to ensure transportation to and from work location. Supplemental Information SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise 4 or more full-time equivalent staff.
PHYSICAL ELEMENTS
Normal office environment, not subject to extremes in temperature, noise, odors, etc. Work involves frequent interdepartmental and public interactions with outside agencies. Intermittent interruptions to assist customers in the office or on the phone. May spend extended period at terminal, on telephone, or operating other office machines, requiring eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity. Involves periodic attendance at evening and off-hour meetings.
The successful candidate will be expected to enter into a 3 year personal services agreement with the Board of Selectmen.