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TOWN ACCOUNTANT
 

Responsibilities
 

circle02_gray.gif Process payment of all invoices for both Town and School
 

circle02_gray.gif Process payroll journal entries
 

circle02_gray.gif Maintain a general ledger and subsidiary ledger
 

circle02_gray.gif Maintain detailed records of all debt
 

circle02_gray.gif Certify availability of all appropriations
 

circle02_gray.gif Monitor departmental budgets throughout the fiscal year
 

circle02_gray.gif Completion of many schedules with the Assessors in setting a tax rate for the town
 

circle02_gray.gif Prepare and submit the mandated Schedule A report to the state
 

circle02_gray.gif Prepare and submit necessary reports to the State for the purpose of certifying free cash
 

circle02_gray.gif Assist the school department in preparing their End of the Year report
 

circle02_gray.gif Review and monitor all transactions for various capital projects, state/federal grants, gifts, special revenue, enterprise and trust funds
 

circle02_gray.gif Prepare and submit a balance sheet to the state
 

circle02_gray.gif Responsible for the posting of all revenue sources
 

circle02_gray.gif Responsible for the monthly balancing of cash to the Treasurer
 

circle02_gray.gif Responsible for the reconciliation of all receivables with the Collector
 

circle02_gray.gif Oversee the town's accounting computer operations as they relate to the financial management system
 

circle02_gray.gif Oversee the fiscal budget process and work closely with the warrant committee to present a budget at town meeting
 

circle02_gray.gif Prepare all necessary schedules and reports as required by the auditors for the audit
 

circle02_gray.gif Responsible for the annual financial audit of the Town of Dover
 

circle02_gray.gif Work under the direction of the Town Administrator and the Selectmen
 

circle02_gray.gif Attend all meetings that require financial guidance
 

 

Accounting Employees
Juli Colpoys, Town Accountant
Susan Keizer, Asst. Accountant
(Appointed by the Board of Selectmen)

Contacting the Accountant
5 Springdale Avenue
P.O. Box 250
Dover, Ma 02030
Telephone:
(508) 785-0032 x227
Fax: (508) 785-2341
Town Accountant: accountant@doverma.org
Assistant Town Accountant: accounting@doverma.org

Office Hours:
Mon.-Fri. 9am to 5pm

 

Dover, Massachusetts 02030-0250 | 5 Springdale Avenue | PO Box 250