What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Assistant position at Town of Sharon?
The Town of Sharon seeks a skilled individual with strong analytical and customer service skills to join the Treasurer/Collector staff as a full-time Financial Assistant (37.5 hours/week; M-W, 8-5; Th. 8-6; F 8-12:30). Position responsibilities include collections, deposits, posting payments, reconciling receivables and processing town payroll.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Qualifications and Experience: Associate’s Degree desired with three years’ experience, preferably in a municipality, performing similar duties. Knowledge of Massachusetts General Laws as they pertain to treasury, collecting and payroll and benefits desired.
Starting Salary: $49,512; increasing to $50,626 on July 1, 2025 and increasing to $51,639 on first anniversary date. Generous benefits offered, including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement plans.
How to Apply/Deadline: Click on Apply Now (preferred)
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Send cover letter and resume to:
Town Administrator’s Office
Sharon Town Offices
90 South Main Street
Sharon, MA 02067
jobs@townofsharon.org
Please apply by March 21, 2025. Resumes will be reviewed as received.
The Town of Sharon is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Processes weekly payroll for Town employees, and tracks accruals.
- Collects all payments made to the town; balances daily receipts; enters all payments into a core accounting system.
- Maintains cash book and record of departmental receipts and disbursements; maintains books and records of all investments and bank accounts of the town as assigned.
- Prepares municipal lien certificates.
- Processes cash receipts within core accounting system. Reconciles daily activity with Deputy Collector.
- Initiate and process refunds to taxpayers due to abatements and/or overpayments.
- Provides prompt, courteous customer service. Requires constant contact with the general public, all town departments, bankers, mortgage companies, attorneys, and state/county agencies.
Qualifications and Experience: Associate’s Degree desired with three years’ experience, preferably in a municipality, performing similar duties. Knowledge of Massachusetts General Laws as they pertain to treasury, collecting and payroll and benefits desired.
Starting Salary: $49,512; increasing to $50,626 on July 1, 2025 and increasing to $51,639 on first anniversary date. Generous benefits offered, including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement plans.
How to Apply/Deadline: Click on Apply Now (preferred)
-or-
Send cover letter and resume to:
Town Administrator’s Office
Sharon Town Offices
90 South Main Street
Sharon, MA 02067
jobs@townofsharon.org
Please apply by March 21, 2025. Resumes will be reviewed as received.
The Town of Sharon is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $49,512
