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Position:
Assistant Finance Director
Company:
Lower Pottsgrove Township - Pottstown, PA , United States
Job Description:
Lower Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County, PA is immediately seeking an organized, motivated, self-starting individual to serve as Assistant Finance Director. This position is under direct supervision of, and in close collaboration with, the Finance Director. The Assistant Finance Director will support the Finance Director with human resource functions, the coordination of employee benefits, the administration of personnel records, and accounts payable functions.
The ideal candidate will have five (5) years of related experience in accounting and/or finance. Government experience is a plus. The successful candidate shall be highly proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and the ability to quickly learn other accounting related software with ease. The Township currently utilizes SAGE-50 and Caselle software to manage their accounting functions. A successful Assistant Finance Director combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles, while maintaining the utmost discretion with all confidential information. This position may require the mandatory attendance of agency meetings which are scheduled in the evening outside of normal working hours.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Lower Pottsgrove Township, ATTN: Township Manager, 2199 Buchert Road, Pottstown, PA 19464. A job description is available online at www.lowerpottsgrove.org.
DUTIES
Works with a contracted provider to process all aspects of payroll and time & attendance procedures, assists with journal entries, troubleshoots, maintains personnel wages and deductions, and maintains labor worksheets.
Assists with pension plans: 401A defined contribution plan and defined benefit plans including enrollments, remittance of payroll contributions, remittance of fees, terminations, and year end reporting. Works with a contracted provider to process pension payroll. Also, 457 deferred compensation plan administration.
Assists with management of HRA and HSA plans and ensures contributions to liability account for employees and setting up ACH Contributions. Assists with administration of insurance benefits for Township employees and HLA administration.
Works with bank depositories and assists with the reconciliation of various bank accounts.
Assists with various township audits.
Assists in preparation of annual operating budget, annual capital budget, and five-year plan.
Assist in Preparing various forms, if needed, including MS999, MS965, AG385 and PURTA for various state agencies.
Assist with Accounts Payable and year-end 1099 reporting.
Assist with maintaining Developer Escrow Accounts.
Other duties as assigned by the Finance Director or Township Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS
Associate Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Five years of related experience in accounting or finance. Public sector experience is a plus.
Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office & Excel and must possess the ability to learn other accounting related software quickly. A successful Assistant Finance Director combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts.
Must possess a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Knowledge of standard office procedures and practices.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Knowledge of modern governmental accounting theory, principles, and practices.
Knowledge of public fiscal planning and budgeting.
Knowledge of computerized financial accounting and reporting systems, and Microsoft Office applications
Familiarity with all aspects of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, purchasing analysis, and tax administration
Ability to prepare and analyze complex fund financial statements and reports
Ability to maintain efficient and effective financial systems and procedures
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, other employees, and Township officials
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Maintain confidential and sensitive information regarding personnel information, township financial accounts and computer log in access.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Lower Pottsgrove Township is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, age, color, religion, sex, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under applicable state or federal anti-discrimination laws.
Lower Pottsgrove Township is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Retirement Plan
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule (In-Office):
- Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 4:30pm
- Friday 7:30am – 11:30am
Contact Information
Michele Hogrelius2199 Buchert Road
Pottstown, Pennsylvania 19464, United States
Phone: 4847524012
Fax: NA
[email protected]
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