Town Accountant

Accountant

The Town of Ashfield contracts with Marcum, LLP out of Greenfield for our higher-level accounting needs.  Bills are processed by in-house staff on a biweekly basis.  The following individuals may be contacted with any questions:

Bills/Invoices/Payments:

• Rachel Pantermehl, Accounts Payable (assessors@ashfield.org / 413-628-4441 x6)
• Paul McLatchy III, Town Administrator (townadmin@ashfield.org / 413-628-4441 x7)

General Accounting Questions:

• Primary Accountant
  • 413-628-4441 x8 (Note: the accountant primarily works offsite, so voicemail messages will only be checked every two weeks)
• Elizabeth Braccia, Team Leader (elizabeth.braccia@marcumllp.com)

Accountant Duties

(MGL Chapter 41, Section 57)

• At year end, prepare Combined Balance Sheet, Schedule A and other reports necessary for certification of Free Cash.
• Prepare monthly and year-end reports for officers or department heads showing the total appropriations, expenditures and the balance in each appropriation.
• Prepare warrants. Verify that any expense payment is lawful, justified and that funding exists under the appropriate budget line item.
• Reconcile cash with Treasurer and receivables with Collector.
• Maintain municipal books including a general journal, general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.