Town Treasurer/Administrative Assistant

Valley News; Vermont; On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 80,231,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

The Town of Reading is seeking a Town Treasurer/Administrative Assistant for a dual role. The position combines payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and town bookkeeping with property records work for the Assessor.

It offers 32 hours per week initially with some schedule flexibility and potential health insurance benefits. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting or bookkeeping qualifications, interpersonal skills, and the ability to learn industry software while delivering excellent

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processing and related activities.
• Strong accounting or bookkeeping background is essential.
• Ability to work well in a team and provide excellent taxpayer service.
• Proficiency with multiple computer data platforms and industry software.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and manage payroll activities.
• Handle accounts payable and receivable and maintain records.
• Maintain town bookkeeping and generate reports.
• Distribute resident communications and prepare grant reimbursements.
• Support Assessor with property records and data preparation for Grand List.
• Assist with office budget management and general admin tasks.

Skills

Payroll

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Bookkeeping

Customer Service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Data platforms

Learning new software

Tools

General software suites

Job description

# Town Treasurer/Administrative AssistantTOWN OF READING, VTReading, VT 05062, USA10/8/2026Administrative|Full TimeTOWN TREASURER/ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT The Town of Reading is hiring for the following positions, Town Treasurer/Administrative Assistant to the Town Assessor. The ideal candidate for this dual role will have strong accounting and or bookkeeping qualifications, enjoy and have the interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team, possess exceptional organizational capabilities, have proficiency in multiple computer data platforms, as well as the ability to learn industry specific software, and finally, a high commitment to providing excellent customer service to the taxpayers of the municipality. Duties include but are not limited to in the Treasurer's position: Processing payroll and managing all payroll related activities, managing all accounts payable and receivable, Town related bookkeeping, managing records and reports, distributing resident correspondence, and preparing grant reimbursements. The Assessor's Administrative Assistant will be responsible for maintaining property records, assisting with property appraisal and valuation, preparing data for the Grand List, taxpayer communications and information, office budget management, and general administrative support to the Assessor. This position will be 32 hours/week initially with some schedule flexibility. Compensation will be $24-$28/hr commensurate with experience, with the opportunity for health insurance benefits.