12/14/1993 PERSONNEL BOARD Minutes

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ASSISTANT TOWN ACCOUNTANT DUTIES �) Responsible for explaining, defending and justifying `practices of the Accounting department to department heads town officials, boards , committees and other employees. 2. ) Oversees the processing of all warrants for payments made by the Town including payroll . This process includes verification that the items for payment are justified according to statute, local town appropriation and any pertinent contract, agreement or proposal . 3. ) Screens and .responds to the majority of questions and data requirements of the office in an effort to minimize the department heads involvement where possible. Independently performs numerous detailed analysis eports for town officials including statistical data to other town agencies for the purpose of planning, controlling and reporting departmental activity. 5 . ) Responsible for providing majority of work, training and assistance to lower staff employee(s) and other departments making work assignments and furnishing advice and assistance in performing tasks assigned. 6 . ) Extensive knowledge. of municipal accounting principals and practices to provide continuity and integrity of the towns chart of accounts and financial records in the absence of the Town Accountant . Works closely with the Town Treasurer regularly to econcile cash balances and tax/excise receivables . 8. ) Extensive interaction with outside vendors and other individuals to justify and rectify problems arising from all financial activities pertaining to the department . 90 Acts for and in the absence of the Town Accountant assuming all of the duties and responsibilities in accordance with MA General Laws . When performing these duties this position is subject to the requirements and penalties applicable to the Town Accountant . 10 . ) Responsible for assisting the Department head in all areas of municipal finance .