West Gardiner Tax Collector/Treasurer

Start Date: April 24, 2025 | End Date: May 08, 2025
County: Kennebec County
Job Type: Clerk
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                                                                                      Town of West Gardiner

                                                                                   Tax Collector/Treasurer

This position is responsible for town bookkeeping/accounting services including accounts receivable, general ledger, banking, bank reconciliations, preparation of payroll disbursement warrants, financial reporting, responding to inquiries from vendors and working with the town’s auditors. Considerable knowledge of general bookkeeping, accounting, and banking practices, preferably in municipal government as well as experience with computerized accounting software (TRIO, Munis, etc.) and banking systems. Experience in Fund Accounting is a must. Must either have a degree in finance or accounting and or equivalent work-related experience and knowledge in same field. The position is also responsible for the collection of all monies, including payments of real estate. Responsibilities include but are not limited to keeping custody of all town records; preparation and maintenance of official documents; supervision of elections; utilization of DAVE records; the issuance of various state licenses; and the proper recording and submission of reports to appropriate agencies. The position is also responsible for the collection for all monies, including real estate and excise taxes and fees associated with the vehicle registration; fishing, hunting and dog licenses, and any other tasks or duties as assigned. This non-partisan position involves frequent in-person and telephone/email contact with the public, other town employees, elected and appointed town officials, and outside agencies, and requires a high degree of professional demeanor and confidentiality. All applicants must be bondable and pass a criminal background check. Prior municipal work experience and knowledge of TRIO Software is a plus but not required. This is a salaried position with health benefits and PTO after a probationary period, based on a 28+ hour, Monday – Wednesday & Friday 8 am – 1 pm & Thursday 11 am – 7 pm work week, and which also requires occasional evening and weekend work.

Please submit a resume with a cover letter to the

Town of West Gardiner Select Board

by 5:00 PM on Thursday, May 8th, 2025