Town Accountant

Accountant Duties

(MGL Chapter 41, Section 57)

At year end, prepare Combined Balance Sheet, Schedule A and other reports necessary for certification of Free Cash.
Prepare monthly and year-end reports for officers or department heads showing the total appropriations, expenditures and the balance in each appropriation.
Prepare warrants. Verify that any expense payment is lawful, justified and that funding exists under the appropriate budget line item.
Reconcile cash with Treasurer and receivables with Collector.
Maintain municipal books including a general journal, general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.