Assistant Town Accountant / Procurement Officer

Assistant Town Accountant / Procurement Officer

Position: Assistant Town Accountant / Procurement Officer

Reports to: Town Accountant

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range Grade 6: $65,208 - $86,044

About the Opportunity

The Town of Medfield is seeking an Assistant Town Accountant / Procurement Officer to join our team in a dual-role position. This exciting opportunity combines essential accounting duties with the responsibility of managing the procurement process, offering both variety and professional growth in two essential areas of municipal operations. We are looking for a motivated individual who is eager to take on a broad set of responsibilities, with the ability to work independently while collaborating with others. You’ll be involved in various accounting functions and procurement tasks, offering a balanced and engaging role.

If you are someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and helping others while ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, this is a great opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Functions:

• Assist in maintaining and processing the Town’s financial records, ensuring compliance with municipal finance laws.
• Manage general accounting duties, including maintaining ledgers, reconciliations, and cash books.
• Process vendor and payroll warrants, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Support audit processes and respond to accounting inquiries from employees, vendors, and the public.

Procurement Functions:

• Review procurements over $10,000 for compliance with procurement laws.
• Assist with RFPs and IFBs, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
• Manage surplus property disposal and monitor grant fund expenditures.
• Work closely with departments to manage the disposal of surplus property in accordance with procurement guidelines.
• Manage grant funds, ensuring expenditures are tracked and compliant with grant terms.
• Attend occasional night meetings as needed.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent training in accounting, business, or a related field.
• Experience: 1-3 years of related accounting experience, with knowledge of municipal finance preferred.
• Certifications: Must obtain Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO) certification within 18 months of hire.
• Skills:
• Knowledge of accounting principles, municipal finance, and procurement regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software and office productivity tools (Excel, Word).
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.

Working Environment:

• Location: Office-based position with minimal physical demands (office work with occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds).
• Schedule: Full-time with occasional evening meetings.

Please see the Town of Medfield Website for a complete job description. https://www.town.medfield.net/Jobs.aspx

The Town of Medfield is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. The Town of Medfield makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $86,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $86,000