Town of Andover, CT Hiring for Treasurer Job at Andover, CT Full Time

Town of Andover
Treasurer Job Description

Statement of Duties and Responsibilities

The Treasurer is responsible for the oversight and maintenance of all budgets, accounts, and financial records for the Town of Andover. The position oversees all aspects of the daily operations of the Town’s finances. This position involves the performance and/or oversight of a variety of professional accounting and financial control functions for the Town of Andover.

This is a salaried-part time position for approximately 25 hours per month.

Supervision received: The treasurer receives general direction from the Board of Selectmen and the

Board of Finance, with overall reporting supervision by the Town Administrator.

Essential Functions

• Performs all duties required by the Connecticut General State Statues- read, interpret, and incorporate new legislation in the duties of the Town Treasurer
• Participates as needed in the development of the Town Budget, including capital improvement plans, and oversees the administration of such budget once adopted
• Coordinates and oversees work with the external auditors associated with the preparation of year- end financial reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Account Principals (GAAP), including the compilation of requested data, making all information , paperwork, and documents available in a timely fashion, and preparing necessary journal entries.
• Oversees the preparation and timely submission of a variety of financial management reports, including monthly financial management reports for the Board of Selectmen (BOS) and the Board of

Finance (BOF) and attend BOS and BOF meetings when requested.

• Oversee and ensure the reconciliation of all Town cash and investment and Trust accounts on a monthly basis.
• Oversee the receipt of all Town money, ensure deposit into the proper accounts, posted, and reconciled.
• Invest money received for the Town in financial institutions approved by Connecticut General State

Statues. Perform the same for all Trust Funds.

Qualifications

• Direct experience working in a municipal finance role or for a public accounting firm directly involved in audits of municipalities
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field or Five years of related experience in accounting/bookkeeping, preferably in a municipal office.
• Thorough understanding of the principals of municipal finance. Knowledge of the practices and procedures used in municipal accounting, including Generally Accepted Account Principles (GAAP),

Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) , relevant CT General Statues regarding town finances, and State Office of Policy & Management (OPM) financial reporting requirements.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with town officials, public officials, residents, and other departments and agencies
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to organize and express thoughts and ideas through written and oral communication including clear, concise, accurate and timely financial reports and statements.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to carry out all the responsibilities of the job independently and without supervision
• Excellent computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft office (excel, word, etc.), adobe acrobat
• Comprehensive knowledge of various computer software programs for municipal finance, experience with Edmonds a plus.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $45.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Andover, CT 06232: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location