What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant position at Willington Public Schools?
Town of Willington
Position Summary:
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
Full-time (40 hours/week) hourly, union position responsible for the revenue portion of the general fund budget. Performs some payroll and accounts payable tasks. Assists the Business Manager with budget preparation and reporting, monthly financial statements for the Board of Finance, the annual audit, and State reporting. No supervisory responsibilities are required. Hourly rate ranges from $27.80 to $30.64, depending on experience, plus benefits.
General Duties:
- Responsible for the accounting of receipts for the Town and Board of Education.
- Accurately prepares deposits and records revenue in the appropriate accounts.
- Performs some payroll tasks, including calculating, posting, verifying, and reconciling payroll deductions and bank direct deposits.
- Prepares Federal and State quarterly reports and prepares and distributes employees W2s, 1099s, and Form 941s.
- Assists the Treasurer with the monthly reconciliation of the Town’s funds and closing of the fiscal year.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including delivering effective presentations to various audiences, such as monthly reports to the Board of Finance.
- Must be able to collaborate and interact professionally with co-workers.
- Performs other related duties as directed and overseen by the Business Manager.
Qualifications Profile:
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration is preferred, as well as at least two years of experience in municipal or office accounting or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Extensive knowledge of municipal accounting principles and methods and ability to apply and adapt established methods to varied accounting transactions.
- Demonstrated knowledge of accounting, finance, and budgeting practices and procedures determined by federal, state, and local agencies.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using industry-specific software applications, including Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word), and a working knowledge of the Town’s accounting software, Infinite Visions, is preferred.
- The ability to perform detailed work involving written or numerical data and to make arithmetic calculations rapidly and accurately is essential.
- Demonstrated familiarity with government analysis, reporting, and budgeting.
- An increasing ability to understand town financial statements and prepare complete and accurate reports and statements of some complexity.
Please email application https://www.willingtonct.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif1456/f/uploads/tow_employment_application_revised_02_2025.pdf
letter of interest, resume and 2 letters of recommendation to pstevens@willingtonct.org
E.O.E.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.80 - $30.64 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $31