Accounting

Mission

The Accounting Department performs financial management duties in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Town bylaws and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).  The mission is to provide a complete and accurate statement of the Town’s financial condition. 

Function

• Maintains financial records, for all Town accounts, appropriations, debts and contract, with full audit responsibility for department receipts and expenditures
• Manages the preparation of accounts payable warrants
• Performs financial forecasting, revenue and expenditure estimates for budgeting