Full-time position! Treasurer/Tax Collector
Start Date: November 26, 2024 | End Date: May 25, 2025
County: Kennebec County
Job Type: Finance
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The Town of Belgrade is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Treasurer/Tax Collector. This position requires strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy. This position operates with broad guidelines and with considerable independence of action by applicable laws and generally accepted accounting practices and established policies and procedures. This position is responsible for maintaining all financial records, and disbursement of all monies, including maintaining and reconciling bank ledgers for the town. The Treasurer performs weekly payroll functions and related benefit administration duties. These duties include but are not limited to; preparing and processing accounts payable, overseeing the accounts receivable function of the assistant tax collectors, managing grant and investment transactions, scheduling and preparing for audits, forecasting salary and benefit calculations, assisting the Town Manager and Board of Selectpersons with developing and preparing the town budget, and reporting budget standings to department heads and Town Manager/Select Board. This position may also perform the roles of Deputy Town Clerk including tax collection, processing of licenses and registrations, elections, and record keeping.
A degree in accounting with experience processing payroll and benefits is preferred. Equivalent job experience may be considered as a substitute for an accounting degree. The successful candidate must be bondable and pass a financial/criminal background check. Salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications. Prior municipal experience and working knowledge of TRIO a plus. Benefits include vacation, Maine State Retirement and 100% paid Health Insurance.
To apply submit a Town of Belgrade application, resume, cover letter and three professional letters of references to Town Manager, Lorna Dee Nichols at townmanager@townofbelgrade.com or 990 Augusta Road, Belgrade, ME 04917. Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.
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