Town Clerk

Position Objectives:

The Town of Boonsboro (population 3,823) is accepting résumés, cover letters and references for the Town Clerk position.
Applicants must have a firm understanding of GAAP and excellent financial, computer, analytical, and writing skills. Applicants must have the ability to work effectively with a team in a fast-paced public environment and must possess strong organizational skills. Previous experience in Municipal Government and Finance is preferred.

The Town Clerk is appointed by the Mayor and Council. The Town Clerk reports directly to the Town Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process real estate and personal property tax accounts.
• Receive all funds, monies, and revenues for the Town, and disperse them promptly on order of the Town Manager and Town Treasurer.
• Ensure that all taxable property in the Town is assessed and collects all taxes, special assessments, license fees, liens and other revenues of the Towns.
• Process and reconcile all receivables, financial statements and ledgers on a monthly basis for all funds.
• Prepares monthly bank account reconciliations for Treasurer’s Reports.
• Assist Town Treasurer in preparing and monitoring investments and reports.
• Facilitate year-end financial audits and assist auditors as needed.
• Coordinate Town Elections.
• Process year-end 1099s for contractors and other year-end governmental reports as required.
• Maintain an orderly record and filing system of all official Town documents.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Town Manager.

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Minimum Requirements:

• Firm understanding of GAAP.
• Knowledge of accounting or bookkeeping required to handle the Town’s financial records. 
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software, including word processing, data processing software and the Internet.

• Must be proficient in Word, Excel, and conventional accounting software programs.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
• Knowledge of telephone etiquette.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to use independent judgment in interpreting and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Ability to use discretion and judgment in carrying out administrative details.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

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Desirable Training and Experience:

Firm understanding of GAAP. Experience in bookkeeping/accounting and personal computers, including but not limited to a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Proficiency in PeachTree (SAGE) Accounting software a plus. Office and secretarial practices, and at least 4 years of directly related work experience.

Benefits:

• Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, paid Vacation and Sick Leave, paid annual Holidays per the Washington County Government schedule, and employer paid Pension Plan

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