Accountant/Payroll Specialist

Charter Township of Washington

Class: Accountant I or II

Salary/Benefits: Salary in accordance with C.B.A ($69,360 Bachelor’s, $59,160 Associate’s) in addition to a generous comprehensive benefits package (per C.B.A.) including fully paid medical (worth $28k/yr. for family), dental, vision, Paid Time Off (88 hrs. after 4 months, 120 hours at 1 yr), 14 paid holidays, retirement plan contribution, life & disability insurance.

Also available: deferred compensation plan, Flexible Spending Account, tuition reimbursement, bonus..

Department: Finance Department

Superior: Christine Carwyn, Finance Director

Hours: 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Some Overtime Occasionally

Start Date: On or Before January 1, 2025 (cross training will occur)

Job Summary

Accountant must be highly accurate when dealing with numbers and quick at catching and correcting errors. Excellent communication skills are a must. Ideally, the candidate should be comfortable interacting with a variety of people and departments but also be capable of working independently. Accountant frequently has exposure to a variety of high-level initiatives and projects.

The position holds responsibility to assist the Finance Director with accounting duties and reporting functions of the Township. Tasks include assisting with bi-weekly payroll and remittances, cross training on accounts payable as needed, month end, quarter end, tracking capital assets and depreciation, as well as many other special projects. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting in preparation of the annual budget and amendments, assistance with the annual audit process, performing reconciliation functions, and upholding the integrity of the general ledger. The wide variety of tasks and responsibilities makes each day a unique and exciting challenge.

Experience, Skills and Abilities

· Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience (minimum 3 years’ experience) in Municipal Accounting required

· Minimum of three years’ experience in Accounting preferred

· Municipal or governmental accounting preferred

· Intermediate level of Microsoft Excel & Word preferred and ability to proficiently utilize office equipment & computers is required

· Experience using BS&A preferred

· Strong attention to detail; organized

· Knowledge and understanding of municipal operations in order to effectively assist the accounting dept., preferred

· Ability to work under pressure without sacrificing data accuracy or integrity

· Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality

Applicable Skills Testing may be required

Equal Opportunity Employer

INTERESTED PARTIES SHOULD NOTIFY THE SUPERVISOR IN WRITING BY DECEMBER 13, 2024 AT 5 P.M.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28,000