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.