Town Treasurer/Financial Director

Town Treasurer and Finance Director - Town of Plainfield, Vermont

Plainfield, Vermont, a town of about 1400 people, seeks a full time Town Treasurer and Finance Director to oversee the Town’s finances, fulfilling the statutory duties of a Vermont Town Treasurer, and other duties as described. Our annual operating budget is currently just under $2 million.

Status: Full time, salary range $55,000 – $60,000, commensurate with experience, generous benefit package.

Job Summary: The Treasurer and Finance Director is responsible for the town finances, works under the direction of the Select Board, and works with the Assistant Treasurer to ensure all functions are being completed. Responsibilities include design and implementation of overall financial procedures, tax collection, payroll, bank deposits, setting of tax rates with Listers and Select Board, oversight of procurement, budget development, audit preparation, and reporting to the Select Board on the budget and town funds, and financial aspects of grants, including reporting requirements.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Certification in Bookkeeping or Accounting, with at least three years experience in a municipal, business, or non-profit setting, preferably municipal.
• Compliance with GAAP.
• Competence with Google workspace including gmail, google docs, google calendar and a familiarity with video meeting platforms (ZOOM and Google Meet).
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Contacts with the Public: The Town Treasurer and Finance Director must be willing and able to interact with the public in a cordial, courteous, and respectful manner, specifically during public hours (M, W, F 8am-4pm)

Declaration of Inclusion:

The Town of Plainfield condemns racism and welcomes all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age or disability and wants everyone to feel safe and welcome in our community. As a town, we formally condemn discrimination in all its forms, commit to fair and equal treatment of everyone in our community, and will strive to ensure all our actions, policies and operating procedures reflect this commitment.

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