The Accounting department is responsible for payroll, accounting, auditing and financial reporting services to all Departments, Boards, and Commissions in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for State and Local Governments.
What we Do
The office serves as an internal service department reviewing and processing all invoices; reconciling cash, receivables and special fund balances with the Treasurer/Collector; processing payroll; Oversees the financial operations of the Assessor's Office, and Treasurer/ Collector's office; advising the Town Administrator on financial matters, specifically, budgetary, M.G.L.'s, and Town Meeting warrant preparation; is responsible for timely and accurate submission of all reports required by the State; and prepares other reports and financial analysis as required to ensure a successful annual audit.