Swampscott Retirement Board
Job Opening
Board Administrator

Salary Range:  $56,000 - $66,000

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Maintains financial and member records and executes administrative policies determined by or in conjunction with the 5-member Swampscott Board, ensuring compliance with Chapter 32 of the General Laws of Massachusetts and State regulatory rules and regulations by performing the following duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

  • Supervision of 1 Retirement Board staff member, including training employees; planning and directing work
  • Analyze and report to the Retirement Board pending legislation that may impact the Retirement System 
  • Serve as a liaison between the Retirement Board and outside agencies, including PERAC, DALA, independent auditors and investment managers and custodians
  • Supervise the administration of the Swampscott Retirement Systems by ensuring compliance with Chapter 32 of the MGL
  • Counsel pensioners in retirement planning
  • Estimate and calculate pensions
  • Prepare and maintain all accounting records
  • Prepare individual case dossiers for Retirement Board hearings
  • Prepare monthly payrolls for pensioners
  • Serve as recording Secretary for all Retirement Board Meetings

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

  • Some government or pension related accounting experience with a minimum of two years of hands-on supervisory or managerial experience
  • Must have experience with preparation of payroll tax returns and bank reconciliation and analysis of investment reports
  • Must process leadership, technical skills, strong oral and written communications skills 
  • Must possess the ability to schedule, meet and maintain daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines and maintain integrity of financial and individual retirement records
  • Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with staff, Retirement Board members, investment managers and custodians and Town management, as well as with active and retired members
  • Pension portfolio management

Desirable qualifications:

  • Knowledge of MGL 32, PERAC Regulations and TACS/Tyler computer software and Microsoft Office
  • Should have knowledge of retirement accounting procedures and regulations

Education/Experience:
Candidate should possess Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or business-related discipline from accredited 4-year college or university plus a minimum of 4 years related experience

Application Deadline:         Received by November 20, 2009

Please submit Resumes to:                

Dave Castellarin
Swampscott Retirement Board
22 Monument Ave.
Swampscott, MA 01907
davec@town.swampscott.ma.us

An Affirmative Action – Equal Opportunity Employer