Town Treasurer Opening
Classified Details
- Classified ID
- 2900
- Description
I. Job Definition
The Town of Vershire Treasurer is responsible for all the statutory requirements of a
town treasurer, including but not limited to management of all fiscal functions in
connection with maintaining the town’s accounts. The Treasurer performs
administrative tasks related to collecting revenues, processing accounts payable
and payroll, managing town employee benefits and tracking health insurance
updates.
This position requires an individual who is detail-oriented and can work effectively
with the public, other employees, elected and appointed town officials and
volunteers. Must be able to organize and prioritize work effectively and adapt to
changing demands. The ability to move from one task to another quickly and
efficiently is vital; meeting deadlines is critical.
II. Reporting and Management Structure
The Treasurer is an appointed position with an initial one-year term, and a
renewable for a three-year term thereafter pending positive reviews.
III. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Treasurer works with the Town’s departments and committees and with the
public to implement the requirements of the position. Specific tasks include:
• Maintain the town’s general ledger for all funds.
• Prepare preliminary town budget and assist Select Board in finalizing the
budget for voter approval.
• Assist the Select Board in development of the municipal tax rate.
• Process and mail tax bills. Print revised bills as needed due to state or lister
changes in order to maintain the accuracy of the collection file.
• Collect taxes and other revenues and make timely deposits.
• Make weekly deposits to the bank. Communicate and coordinate efficient
processes with the bank.
• Process invoices, prepare checks and warrants for Select Board approval,
mail payments and maintain vendor files. Work with authorized purchasing
agents for the town to develop and maintain vendor accounts. Work with
committee chairs to manage receipts, donations, and approved expenditures.
• Ensure timely payment of education taxes to the school district.
• Review and adjust town fund accounts including general fund, highway fund,
cemetery commission, and all other town accounts as needed to prepare for
monthly account reconciliation.
• Compile timely and accurate financial reports consistent with generally
accepted accounting principles for the Select Board for their bi-monthly
meetings, and quarterly for other Town officers and committee chairs. This
Reviewed and adopted on May 19, 2026.
includes timely preparation of the warrant to the Collector of Delinquent
Taxes for all parcels that have not been paid by the due date.
• Track all grant funding and work with Town Administrator to assure grant
management requirements for financial payments and reporting are
performed on schedule.
• Execute benefits administration and maintain accurate employment and
benefits records, coordinating with the Town Administrator.
• Complete weekly payroll for six or more employees and paid appointees, and
process W-2s and W-4s.
• At the direction of the Select Board, complete applications for borrowing
funds.
• Attend Select Board meetings and other town-related meetings as requested.
• Comply with all applicable policies, procedures, local ordinances and State
and Federal laws in a timely, efficient and accurate manner.
• Ensure that town financial policies and procedures are implemented and that
all required quarterly and yearly reports are filed as required by state, federal
and other institutions.
• Attend educational seminars and compliance updates offered by the Vermont
League of Cities and Towns (VLCT), Vermont Municipal Clerks and Treasurers
Association (VMCTA) and any other organizations, as needed or directed.
• Work with town auditors to gather and report requested data to successfully
complete the audit process annually.
• Other duties as assigned.
IV. Qualifications
• Two years of government accounting or bookkeeping experience, or an
associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or a combination of education
and experience, is preferred.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with English language
fluency.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures and governmental
regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from town
employees, elected officials and the public.
• Command of business-related computer skills. Willingness and ability to learn
new programs and to keep pace with best practices and new applications.
Specific requirements include:
- Proficiency with accounting software, including but not limited to general
ledger, accounts payable accounts receivable and payroll. Experience with
NEMRC accounting system desirable.
- Proficiency with Microsoft programs, particularly Word and Excel.
V. Working Conditions
- This position requires a range of 28-32 hours per week, with some evening
and weekend meetings.
Reviewed and adopted on May 19, 2026.
- The Treasurer is expected to attend Selectboard meetings and other Town-
related meetings as requested.
- Some travel may be needed for meetings with regional, state, and federal
officials.
- Office hours of 7 hours/per week allocated over 2-3 days inside the Town
Office are required for public access, along with being available by
appointment to assist the public.
The Town of Vershire is an equal opportunity provider and employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion,
gender identity, sexual orientation, income, or familial status.- Title
- Town Treasurer Opening
- Application Deadline
- 11/05/2026
- Location
- Vershire, VT
- Application URL
- vershirevt.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Town-Treasurer-Advert.pdf
Contact Information
- Name
- Caputo, Nick
- Phone Number
- (802) 685-2227
- admin@vershirevt.org
- Best Method of Contact