ATHOL — Tammy Coller took over as Athol’s treasurer/collector on Monday and the town is determined to add an assistant treasurer to round out its finance team.
According to Athol Town Manager Shaun Suhoski, an assistant treasurer works under the direction of the treasurer/collector and “provides administrative and accounting support for the receipt and expenditure of municipal funds and assists the treasurer to discharge all duties of the office including payroll and employee benefits administration.”
The position requires an associate’s degree in accounting, economics, business administration or related field, with a minimum of one year of accounting or related experience. Experience in municipal financial management within a computerized Windows environment is also a must. Experience in VADAR software is preferred, “or a combination of education and experience that enables performance of all aspects of the position.” The new assistant treasurer must also be bondable and have a valid driver’s license.
Suhoski said the assistant treasurer will play a key role in supporting the town’s finance team.
“The town looks forward to fully staffing the treasurer/collector department and toward implementing further technology and efficiency in the name of customer service,” he said.
The position is full-time (37 hours per week), with benefits, and compensated at Grade 8 within the Service Employees International Union collective bargaining unit. The starting hourly rate is $18.80 to $20.54, depending on qualifications and experience. For priority consideration, submit résumé and cover letter no later than 2 p.m. on Oct.12. Electronic submissions only to Suhoski at ssuhoski@townofathol.org.
Suhoski said Coller replaces Melissa Murphy, who resigned in late summer. Coller, according to Suhoski, has worked in Ashburnham, Harvard and Templeton, and is also the part-time treasurer for Narragansett Regional School District.