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I’d heard Pittsfield was experiencing a rebirth. So I went and saw for myself.

PITTSFIELD — For nearly all of the late aughts, I had spent every other winter weekend at Nonna’s house in Pittsfield. Nonna was my friend Eric’s maternal grandmother, but I knew her by no other name. If you’d asked me in 2008 how to spend a weekend in Pittsfield, I’d have suggested Friday-night lasagna at Nonna’s, or a warm bowl of Saturday morning tortellini soup before a ski session at Jiminy Peak, a few towns over.
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A $3 million state grant will help redevelop Site 9, William Stanley Business Park's largest parcel

PITTSFIELD — The William Stanley Business Park’s largest building lot remains empty, but a new state grant has renewed hopes it will some day have a tenant.The Pittsfield Economic Development Authority, which is responsible for the 52-acre business park’s development…
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$10 Million Site 9 Redevelopment Now Fully Funded

PITTSFIELD — Shovels will soon be in the ground of a parcel commonly referred to as a “moonscape” and “scar.” The project will go out to bid in the spring with an expectation of construction beginning over the summer. Substantial completion could be seen in 2024.
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Mayor Linda Tyer announces ARPA funding for Site 9

PITTSFIELD — On Wednesday, Feb. 15, Mayor Linda Tyer announced $4.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for Site 9, an award which enables the redevelopment project to move forward to the first phase of construction this summer.
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DAVE MIXER AIMS TO MAKE THE CITY A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK

Mill Town Capital entered quietly into the Pittsfield scene four years ago—listening, watching, supporting community endeavors, partnering with local leaders, buying properties, identifying outdoor recreational strengths and shortcomings.
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Mill Town Capital buys Gilded Age cottage in Lenox for $1.2 million, expanding its growing Berkshires portfolio

LENOX — A little over a year after purchasing a landmark Walker Street building in Lenox, Mill Town Capital has acquired an adjacent 19th century structure that will become the new home of a Berkshire investment firm.
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New Kellogg Park in Morningside brings learning to life with literacy theme

PITTSFIELD — In the heart of the Morningside neighborhood, eight concrete sculptures rise from a group of 26-alphabet inspired figures on the corner of Lincoln Street and Wellington Avenue. The standing structures act as a hidden sign spelling out the name of a new literacy-themed gathering space: Kellogg Park.
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Bousquet Mountain says it's ready for ski season and ready to fire up the snow-making machines

PITTSFIELD — Ski season will be here before we know it (did anyone else see those snow flurries Wednesday afternoon?), and one of the oldest ski areas in the country says it now is ready for whenever the snow flies.
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Ready Set Learn to open new preschool at former American Legion post in Pittsfield

PITTSFIELD — When Melissa Fawcett and her husband were looking for options for their young son, the child care programs they found kept coming up short.
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Attention, hikers: New journeys abound in the Berkshires this year

Berkshire County, which boasts nearly 900 miles of mapped trails, is stepping up its hiking game this summer.
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Senior Accountant

Mill Town is a private impact investment company based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, in the heart of Berkshire County. Our mission is to expand and improve the quality and quantity of opportunities to live, work, and play in the Berkshires.

 

We work collaboratively to improve Pittsfield and the region by investing in valuable projects, building connections, and empowering entrepreneurs and community organizations. We maintain a community-first mindset in all our efforts, with a goal of improving our region with a focus on sustainability.

 

Mill Town has a current opening for a Senior Accountant to join our team supporting our business portfolio and a variety of projects and initiatives. Our portfolio includes iconic local assets such as Bousquet Mountain, Bousquet Sport, and The Gateways Inn.

Overall Responsibilities:


Lead and support Mill Town’s finance team with accounting operations and projects across Mill Town’s portfolio to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of the financial statements.

Job Duties:

  • Ensure accurate recording of entries in the general ledger with specific attention to revenue, prepaids, inventory, accrued expenses and other complex balance sheet accounts
  • Collaborate with operating entity leads to maintain accurate activity in the accounting software and timely month end close procedures
  • Monitor and implement best practices and ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Prepare monthly account reconciliations and other financial control processes to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger accounts
  • Coordinate with third party bookkeeping platform when relevant
  • Collaborate with CPA partners in tax preparation process
  • Provide analytic and value-added insight on a variety of business operations and project support as needed

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or related discipline
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a finance, accounting, or business role with a demonstrated analytical ability
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and experience with concepts such as revenue recognition, account reconciliation, financial statement preparation and analysis
  • Experience with accounting systems

Key Characteristics:

  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Self-starter with an ability to work independently and in areas of ambiguity with little guidance
  • A demonstrated professional integrity
    Strong communication skills, both written and oral
  • Great attitude, fun, team player with a desire to make an impact
  • An intellectual curiosity and inquisitiveness – comfortable asking questions that lead to better results
  • Not satisfied with status-quo – a creative thinker

 

Benefits:

  • Compensation and benefits package based on experience and qualifications
To apply, please send your resume to info@milltowncapital.com or attach your resume on the form below: