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Certification
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JACQUELINE CUOMO

CONCORD

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Successful financial professional with an expansive background in fiscal management, collections, and payroll.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Treasurer / Tax Collector

TOWN OF TOPSFIELD
12.2019 - 07.2023
  • Oversee payroll and employee benefits administration
  • Manage State and Federal mandated reporting
  • Communicate with taxpayers, bank representatives, and attorneys on behalf of Town operations
  • Develop and monitor annual budget including anticipated revenues and expenditures Town-wide
  • Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Serve as a Senior Staff Member on the Town Administrator's Finance Team
  • Responsible for tax collection, cash management, and investment of all Town funds
  • Point person for financial software, MUNIS; schedule and implement all upgrades, user access and permissions, and conduct employee training

Treasurer / Tax Collector

CITY OF METHUEN
11.2016 - 12.2019
  • Supervise a department of 5 staff members
  • Maintain a tax collection rate of 98% for real estate, personal property, excise, boat, water & sewer bills
  • Effectively work with the City's financial advisor and bond counsel to structure borrowings and execute all existing debt payment timely
  • Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Coordinate with Assessors to prepare, balance, and mail bill commitments according to State mandates
  • Exercise initiative and judgement for timely investment of municipal funds
  • Institute collection proceedings relating to delinquent accounts
  • Communicate with financial institutions on a regular basis to ensure the safety and highest yield on City funds
  • Prepare, reconcile, and submit required schedules for the annual audit and filing with the Division of Local Services
  • Serve as the Parking Clerk and Hearings Officer.

Treasurer / Tax Collector

TOWN OF GEORGETOWN
07.2005 - 11.2016
  • Supervise staff and manage multiple priorities
  • Perform reconciliation of all cash accounts, trust funds, student activity funds, investments, and tax receivables
  • Perform collection of taxes and implement procedures to achieve a significant collection rate
  • Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Responsible for budget preparation and review of department expenditures
  • Exercise initiative and judgement for timely investment of municipal funds
  • Execute required actions relating to borrowing for municipal projects according to state and federal regulations
  • Advise and assist the Town Administrator, Select Board, and Finance Committee concerning the status of the financial position of the town
  • Assist with annual town audit
  • Prepare statutory schedules as required by the Department of Revenue.

Controller / Human Resources Administrator

CLIMATE DESIGN HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
08.2003 - 07.2005
  • Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with corporate directives
  • Supervise Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll Departments
  • Provide Management with budget and forecast data and analyze potential opportunities for revenue generation
  • Calculate and analyze sales commissions
  • Assist employees with benefits enrollment including Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, 401k, and Stock Purchase Plan
  • Submit and track insurance claims for workers' compensation, automobile, property, and general liability
  • Responsible for all employees' hiring and orientation process.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Accounting

MERRIMACK COLLEGE
North Andover, MA

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Goal Setting
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Excellent Communication
  • Time Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Internal Controls
  • Financial Analysis
  • Written Communication
  • Interpersonal Communication

References

Furnished upon request

Certification

Certified MA Municipal Treasurer

Certified MA Municipal Collector

Timeline

Treasurer / Tax Collector

TOWN OF TOPSFIELD
12.2019 - 07.2023

Treasurer / Tax Collector

CITY OF METHUEN
11.2016 - 12.2019

Treasurer / Tax Collector

TOWN OF GEORGETOWN
07.2005 - 11.2016

Controller / Human Resources Administrator

CLIMATE DESIGN HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
08.2003 - 07.2005

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Accounting

MERRIMACK COLLEGE
JACQUELINE CUOMO