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Treasurer Collector Accounting Specialist
Burlington, MAThe Treasurer/Collector Accounting Specialist provides financial support in the Treasurer/Collector’s Office. This position will assist with treasury functions and act as backup for payroll administration and preparation.
Essential functions include, but are not limited to:
Essential functions include, but are not limited to:
- Provide administrative support for the Treasurer/Collector’s Office.
- Assist with reconciling bank accounts, prepare weekly warrants, and track budget spending.
- Provide assistance to the Benefits Administrator.
- Assist customers over the telephone, in writing, and in person.
- Complete all aspects of the department’s accounts payable process including preparing vouchers and purchase orders, input invoices into the financial accounting system, and process payments.
- Serve as backup to the Payroll Administrator and provide assistance in completing in-house payroll functions.
Minimum qualifications include
This is a union position within the Burlington Municipal Employees Association bargaining unit. Salary is within Grade 7, of the BMEA contract, offering annual increases via a step system.
Pay range starts at $30.54/hr with a max rate of $43.64/hr. This is a full time position, 35 hours per week, and includes comprehensive and generous benefits.
Benefits include
Health and Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off - vacation, sick, personal, holiday
Pension Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- High school diploma with courses in bookkeeping and accounting practices. Associate’s degree preferred.
- Three to five years of progressively responsible office experience.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping techniques.
- Strong financial skills.
- Ability to perform detailed work accurately and efficiently.
- Ability to create and maintain spreadsheets.
- Proficiency in standard office computer applications.
- Ability to deal effectively with the general public, other departments and business representatives.
This is a union position within the Burlington Municipal Employees Association bargaining unit. Salary is within Grade 7, of the BMEA contract, offering annual increases via a step system.
Pay range starts at $30.54/hr with a max rate of $43.64/hr. This is a full time position, 35 hours per week, and includes comprehensive and generous benefits.
Benefits include
Health and Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off - vacation, sick, personal, holiday
Pension Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Applications received by June 20, 2025 will receive first consideration. Position will remain open until filled.
Methods to apply for this position:
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Send letter of interest, resume, and application to:
Joanne M. Faust, SPHR
Human Resources Director
Town of Burlington
29 Center Street
Burlington, MA 01803
The Town of Burlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer