ASSISTANT TOWN CLERK AND ASSISTANT TOWN TREASURER

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ASSISTANT TOWN CLERK AND TREASURER

The Town of Swanton is seeking an organized and motivated individual to serve in the dual capacity role of Assistant Town Clerk and Assistant Town Treasurer. Town of Swanton residency is not required, but is highly desirable.

The Assistant Town Clerk and Assistant Town Treasurer will report to the Town Clerk and Town Treasurer as appropriate for the duties assigned.

The Assistant Town Clerk will perform all duties assigned by the Town Clerk in accordance with Vermont Statues and Town of Swanton Policies & Procedures as follows:

  • Assist in the maintenance of official records and documents pertaining to real property, vital statistics, permits, licenses and other matters.
  • Will report to the Town Clerk in accordance with Town policies and applicable laws.
  • Assist in overseeing the office vault, which is the house of records for the Town of Swanton. As an assistant custodian for Town documents, the individual will follow the Records Management Plan to ensure the preservation and protection of all Town documents.
  • Assist in the recording/filing of Town documents, which include, but are not limited to, all real estate records (deeds, liens, attachments), vital records (birth, death, marriage)
  • Issue licenses for marriage, dogs, and any other such license, permit, document as so directed by Federal, State, or local government.
  • Assist the Town Clerk in the Election process. This includes posting, advertising, warning, maintaining the voter checklist, mailing of early ballots, and completing the mandatory reporting.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

The Assistant Town Treasurer will perform all duties assigned by the Treasurer in the management of all the Town's financial activities. These duties include:

  • Assist in the processing of financial reports is required monthly, quarterly, and yearly.
  • Perform reconciliation of financial accounts and bank statements.
  • Process payroll in Town Treasurer’s absence.
  • Process State employee pension program requirements in Treasurer’s absence
  • Maintain account funding balances and calculate school tax payments
  • Other duties may be assigned

A degree in accounting, public administration, or similarly applicable experience is preferred, or at least two years' practical experience in municipal, public, or private accounting, including experience managing payroll, employee benefits, accounts payable and receivable. A working knowledge of Word and Excel is required. Experience with NEMRC accounting systems is a plus.

The position will be 40 hours per week with a 4-day, 10-hour schedule. Compensation will be commensurate with the above knowledge and experience. A competitive benefit package is included.

Title
ASSISTANT TOWN CLERK AND ASSISTANT TOWN TREASURER
Application Deadline
05/22/2024
Location
Swanton, VT
Website
www.swantonvt.gov 

Contact Information

Name
Savage, Brian
Phone Number
(802) 868-7418
Email
townadmin@swantonvermont.org 
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