MISSION OF THE OFFICE

The Mission of the Town Accountant's Office is to protect the Town's financial interests and ensure that Town resources are expended and received according to local bylaws, General Laws of the Commonwealth and sound accounting practices.  Charged with maintaining and examining all financial records, the Accounting Office provides officials and the public accurate information to facilitate the effective management of the Town.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The Town Accountant's Office maintains all the financial records for the Town.  Accounts Payable and payroll for all departments are processed through this office.  In processing these transactions, the Town Accountant by statute, examines and approves all financial transactions verifying compliance with local and State law, establishes procedures and implements sound business practices.  The office maintains the general ledger, monitors all budgets and provides a monthly budget statement to all departments and boards.  It is also responsible for maintenace of the financial software used by the Town, and the filing of all reports to the Department of Revenue and various governmental agencies.

STAFFING

The Accounting Department consists of the Town Accountant, the Assistant Town Accountant and one part-time Administrative Assistant position.