OVERVIEW
The Town Bookkeeper’s Office is responsible for the recordkeeping of all financial transactions of the Town, processing of all bills, warrants, receipts, payroll, and ledgers. The Bookkeeper’s Office examines all bills and payrolls to determine that the charges are correct, all materials have been received or services rendered, charges are lawful, and funds available before approving payment by the Treasurer. The Town Bookkeeper is the custodian of all contracts; preparer of financial, statistical and operational reports for local, state and federal purposes.
The mission of the Bookkeeper office is to provide accurate and timely financial reporting as well as to ensure the Town is in compliance with Mass General Laws, Local Ordinances and Town Council Authorizations.