TREASURER
TREASURER
The Dracut Water Supply District is seeking a qualified person to fill the position of Treasurer.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or a related field. A minimum
of five years of experience in a municipal accounting or similar position, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer Literacy: Proficient in modern spreadsheet, database, accounting and financial software.
• Language: Ability to read and interpret common technical literature and legal documents. Ability to comprehend and respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, and members of the Dracut Water Commission. Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
• Establish in the first instance the District annual budget and participate in all deliberations establishing budget through the
annual meeting.
• Coordinate with the Superintendent on financial and budget matters.
• Operate financial management system in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Analyze financial performance against budget objectives and industry standards.
• Maintain and reconcile accounting ledger based on a governmental fund accounting model.
• Schedule annual audit of the district’s financial books and provide independent auditors with the necessary reports, schedules,
and information in meeting GASB based financial reporting requirements.
• Review Departmental invoices and assign G/L acct for payment.
• Prepares vendor and payroll warrants to be submitted to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
• Review and process yearly 1099’s
• Responsible for producing weekly payroll and taxes and submitting to payroll service.
• Responsible for submitting all of the MA DOR local municipal financial reporting.
• Operate and maintain the District cashbook.
• Issue purchase orders.
• Prepare monthly statements and reports of financial status as directed by the Board of Water Commissioners
• Oversee accuracy and completeness of Treasury financial and accounting information.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
• Manage and understand municipal debt.
• Oversight of the District’s investment accounts and liaison with the investment advisor
• Coordinate tax and other regulatory filings
• Bank account management and monthly cash reconciliations
• Negotiate and borrow with approval of the Board of Commissioner, all short and long term funds.
• Assist Superintendent and Commissioners in developing capital improvement programs.
• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
This position is 40-hours a week.
Mon - Wed 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m..,
Thursdays 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Compensation based on experience.