Accounting Manager

The Land Bank is seeking an Accounting Manager to join our team.

About the Organization

The Nantucket Land Bank is a vibrant organization committed to responsible governance, transparent financial management, and exceptional public service. Our team takes pride in serving our community with integrity and professionalism. We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Accounting Manager to join our team and play a central role in the financial health and administrative operations of the Land Bank.

Position Overview

The Accounting Manager is a key position responsible for performing financial and accounting operations of the Land Bank, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and providing financial guidance to the organizations leadership. This role also performs various office management duties including preparation for Land Bank meetings, public communications, processing property transfers, and staff support.

Key Responsibilities

Financial & Accounting Operations

• Support timely and accurate property transfers in accordance with legal requirements
• Perform daily, monthly, and annual accounting activities
• Assist in the development and ongoing monitoring of operational, capital, and project budgets
• Ensure annual audits are conducted in full compliance with regulatory requirements
• Recommend and implement accounting policies, procedures, and operational strategies to improve efficiency and strengthen internal controls
• Serve as the Land Banks primary insurance liaison, managing coverage, renewals, and claims coordination

Office Administration & Staff Support

• Assist with all logistics for Commission meetings, including agenda preparation, meeting packet assembly, agenda posting, minutes, and follow-up action items
• Provide general office management support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Respond to ad hoc personnel requests including ordering, miscellaneous paperwork, and administrative support
• Interact and communicate with the public in a positive, productive, and professional manner
• Create and maintain new property files at the time of purchase, ensuring all base documentation (deeds, plans, closing documents, title information, land management records, permits, and property history) is filed within one month of closing

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field
• Minimum of 35 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or financial management, preferably in a municipal or public sector environment
• Experience with payroll processing and general ledger management
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel)
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with the public and elected officials

Preferred

• Experience with municipal meeting management (agendas, minutes, public posting requirements)

Compensation & Benefits

The Nantucket Land Bank offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with qualifications and experience, including:

• Starting pay for a 35-hour work week is $45.50/hr $55.00/hr commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health benefits package
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development and continuing education support
• A collegial, mission-driven work environment

Salary/Compensation: $45.50 - $55.00 per hour