Town of St. Michaels Accepting Applications for Finance Officer/Senior Accountant

The Town of St. Michaels is recruiting for a full-time Finance Officer/Senior Accountant, under the general supervision of the Town Manager/Administrator. This individual manages the municipal government financials for St Michaels including accounting/bookkeeping for account receivables, payables, payroll and collections. Maintains ledgers, internal auditing/reports and prepare financial statements for the Auditing Firm, Town Manger/ Administrator.  Maintains full compliance with state and federal regulations.  Develop and implement all accounting policies/procedures and internal controls.

Essential Tasks:

• Performs and maintains all financial records and their record keeping for emergency backup,
• High-level mathematical and critical thinking skills that enable the explanation of complex concepts,
• Superior communication skills which allow sound judgment and tact,
• Participates in the annual budget development and long-range planning,
• Serves as primary contact to audit firm and prepares and maintains financial statements and reports,
• Manages all payroll processes and ensures that all financial transactions are properly coded,
• Assists with walk-in customers, and general telephone calls and emails and serves as contact for all utility water billing inquiries
• Must adhere to the highest ethical standards, be detail oriented and capable of working independently.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills,
• Must be able to utilize standard office equipment and applications including email, phone, copier, specifically: Microsoft Office, Edmunds and Quickbooks software.

Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business is preferred.
• Have a minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Administrative experience that would enable them to effectively perform the job

The Town of St. Michaels offers a generous benefit package including health care, paid vacation, paid sick leave, a retirement plan through Maryland State Retirement System, and encourages training and development. Competitive salary dependent upon qualifications. 

Please send an application for employment, resume, and cover letter to the address below by end of the business day June 30, 2025.  

The Town of St. Michaels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 

St. Michaels Town Office
Attn: Human Resources Department
P.O. Box 206
St. Michaels, MD 21663
Phone: 410-745-9535
hrdept [at] stmichaelsmd.gov (hrdept[at]stmichaelsmd[dot]gov)