What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Department Assistant - Accounting Department position at Town of Wareham?
The Town’s Human Resources Department, on behalf of the Town Accountant’s Department, is accepting applications for a full-time (37.5 hours a week, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 6:15 p.m. and Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 6:45 p.m.) Principal Department Assistant position. The salary and a generous benefits package, including paid time off, health insurance (premiums paid at 68%) and dental insurance (premiums paid at 75%) are in accordance with current bargaining agreement.
Education: High School Graduate or equivalent, and a minimum of three years of office experience, preferably in the municipal finance field, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience in accounting preferred.
Job Duties: Processes payroll for all Town departments; processes accounts payable for Town and School in accordance with procurement laws and contracts; provides effective and polite customer service to vendors, the public and Town employees; processes information from W-9 forms for vendors and from 1099 forms; interacts with and assists Town auditors; reviews collective bargaining agreements and contracts with vendors to ensure accuracy of payments; and performs general office and administrative work as required.
Requirements: Candidates must have excellent typing, secretarial and computer skills. Must be proficient in Excel, Word and Office. Must have knowledge of accounting. Must be able to operate standard office equipment. Must be able to work with the public in a courteous and pleasant manner. Subject to CORI/SORI check, pre-employment physical and drug test.
AA/EEO/ADA
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.57 - $23.31 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- 457(b)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $23