Town Treasurer and Finance Director — Town of Plainfield

Are you a big picture thinker, with keen attention to detail? Are you a systems person, who loves when tasks are completed and the numbers balance? Are you someone who can stay focused amidst the hands-on nature of day-to-day municipal government? Would you like to use your analytical skills to make a big impact?

The Town of Plainfield (pop. 1400), a quirky small town in Central Vermont, that has been heroically dealing with the aftermath of two years of historic flooding, is looking to fill a key position in our town office.

The Town Treasurer and Finance Director position combines the statutory responsibilities of the town treasurer, with big picture support of the town Select Board, as it steers the town through major recovery projects, to a stable and sustainable future.

Major Duties and Responsibilities
Working under the direction of the Select Board, the Town Treasurer and Finance Director will:

• Implement the overall financial procedures for accounts payable, cash & tax receipts, and other internal procedures, ensuring that there is a separation of duties to ensure financial checks and balances.
• Assist in any required audits.
• Collect and pay taxes, including municipal and school taxes.
• Manage Payroll & Withholding taxes, file related reports on time.
• Make weekly deposits to our local bank.
• Work closely with the Listers and the Select Board to help set the tax rate and keep records of those rates.
• Oversee and facilitate the implementation of the Town’s Procurement Policy.
• Work closely with the town auditors and make monthly reports to the Select Board of town accounts, including operating budget versus actual year to date, debt and debt service, reserve funds, grants, and investment accounts.
• Work closely with the Town Grants Administrator to oversee and facilitate financial aspects of grants, including applications, expenditures, accounting, and reporting.
• Support the Select Board to formulate the town budget and capital asset management plan.
• Prepare financial and narrative reports for Town Meeting (publication in Town Report).
• Supervise the Assistant Town Treasurer to ensure all tasks are completed.
• Know NEMRC or be trained in the NEMRC Systems in the first few weeks after hire.

Requirements and Qualifications
a. Certification in Bookkeeping or Accounting, with at least three years experience in a municipal, business, or non-profit setting, preferably municipal.
b. Compliance with GAAP.
c. Competence with Google workspace including Gmail, Google Docs, Google Calendar and a familiarity with video meeting platforms (Zoom and Google Meet).
d. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
e. High School Diploma or equivalent. Some college level coursework in accounting is preferred.

Contacts with the Public
The Town Treasurer and Finance Director must be willing and able to interact with the public in a cordial, courteous, and respectful manner, specifically during public hours.

Work Environment
The work is done on-site, in an intimate office setting. Some remote work may be possible for the right candidate.

Declaration of Inclusion
The Town of Plainfield condemns racism and welcomes all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age or disability and wants everyone to feel safe and welcome in our community. As a town, we formally condemn discrimination in all its forms, commit to fair and equal treatment of everyone in our community, and will strive to ensure all our actions, policies and operating procedures reflect this commitment.

Status
Full time, 32 hours per week; salary range $55,000 – $60,000, commensurate with experience, generous benefit package.

To apply
Please send a cover letter, resume and two professional references to:

Peter Youngbaer, Select Board Chair
Town of Plainfield
P. O. Box 217
Plainfield, VT 05667
Email: selectboard7@plainfieldvt.gov

Thank you for your interest in serving the Town and people of Plainfield.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Plainfield, VT 05667