Town Treasurer & Admin to Assessor (32h, Flexible)

Vermont League of Cities and Towns; Vermont, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance benefits

Job summary

The Town of Reading is seeking a Town Treasurer/Administrative Assistant to the Town Assessor in Reading, VT. This dual role blends accounting, payroll, and administrative duties with strong customer service for taxpayers.

The position is 32 hours/week, salary $24–$28/hr commensurate with experience, with potential health insurance benefits. Responsibilities span payroll, AP/AR, bookkeeping, records, reports, and assisting with property appraisal data and Grand List tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processing and payroll-related activities.
• Ability to manage accounts payable and receivable and town bookkeeping.
• Strong organizational and customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and manage payroll activities.
• Handle accounts payable/receivable and town bookkeeping.
• Maintain records and reports and distribute resident correspondence.
• Prepare grant reimbursements; assist Assessor with property records and Grand List data.
• Provide administrative support and handle office budgeting and taxpayer communications.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Bookkeeping

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Data platforms

Industry software

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Bookkeeping certification

Tools

Payroll software

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Grand List tools

Job description

The Town of Reading is seeking a Town Treasurer/Administrative Assistant to the Town Assessor in Reading, VT. This dual role blends accounting, payroll, and administrative duties with strong customer service for taxpayers.

The position is 32 hours/week, salary $24–$28/hr commensurate with experience, with potential health insurance benefits. Responsibilities span payroll, AP/AR, bookkeeping, records, reports, and assisting with property appraisal data and Grand List tasks.