Coordinates the annual budget preparation for all town departments.Performs budget management and analysis functions including revenue andexpenditure analysis. Provides periodic reports showing appropriationexpenditures and balances. Forecasts and monitors the financialcondition of the town. Makes recommendations for corrective actions.Maintains the Town\'s financial software system to ensure properaccuracy of financial recordkeeping and the processing of transactionsincluding the compliance of payroll with Town union contracts, TownBylaws, State and Federal regulations. Delegates or provides training onthe Town?s financial software system to users and works with theInformation Technology Manager for granting access to users, for systemupgrades and maintenance. Serves as staff liaison to the Board ofSelectmen, Town Administrator and other Town Boards or Committees whichinvolves advising them on financial matters, providing them withbackground information and reports. Attends related meetings in person.Oversees the maintenance of comprehensive accounting records and GeneralLedger for the Town including cash sheets, general ledgers for fundaccounts; journals, classification ledgers and records of debt; ensuresTown compliance with local, state and federal finance laws orregulations. Supervises expenditures of all Town funds; examinesdepartment bills and approves all bill warrants for accuracy andavailability of funds before payment by the Treasurer. Compiles andsubmits required reports to state and federal agencies; prepares annualstatement of disbursements and receipts; prepares monthly and annualbalance sheets; prepares annual statement of outstanding debt; assistsin the annual departmental audit. Certifies and maintains records ofTown contracts; manages and plans finances; conducts internal audits;prepares and manages department and budgets. Responsible for thedevelopment and implementation of policies and procedures that evaluateand minimize financial risk to the Town pertaining the financial mattersor compliance. TOWN OF KINGSTON Office of the Board of Selectmen TownHouse 26 Evergreen Street Kingston, Massachusetts 02364 NOTICE OF JOBVACANCY Reviews procurement contracts and certifies and maintains biddocuments, contracts, and the availability of funds; ensures compliancewith municipal finance laws, including MGL c. 30B, GASB procedures,Federal Uniform Procurement Guidelines, funding requirements under theEducation Reform Act and prevailing wage laws. Maintains financialcontrol of the Town budget; develops and implements the Town?saccounting system and procedures; responsible for setting up newaccounts, account structure, and account coding. Maintains comprehensiveaccurate accounting records for the Town, including cash sheets, generalledgers for fund accounts, journals, classification ledgers, and debtrecords. Responsible for the preparation and submission of the FreeCash/Retained Earnings Certification and the Tax Recap Form to the StateDepartment of Revenue. Required to attend training programs to maintainknowledge of state and federal laws and regulations pertaining tomunicipal finance and accounting and to maintain requiredcertifications. Participates in public forums on behalf of the Town ofKingston and provides support to the Town Administrator, Board ofSelectmen, Town boards/committees, Town departments and the public asrequested. Education and Experience: Relevant Bachelor?s Degree orcomparable experience and knowledge in Finance, Accounting or a relatedfield; a minimum of seven to ten (7-10) years progressively responsiblework experience preferably in a municipal setting; or any equivalentcombination of education, training and experience which provides therequired knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essentialfunctions of the job. Prior department and or personnel managementexperience preferr d. A cert