What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Assistant position at Township of Hamilton (Atlantic)?
The Township of Hamilton is seeking a Finance Assistant. Under the direction of the Chief Finance Officer and Deputy Chief Finance Officer, the Finance Assistant will be responsible for the reconciliation of accounts, assistance in the preparation of various budget reports, monitoring of fixed asset listing and maintenance, billing and collections of various shared service agreements, preparation of bill lists, handling of cash receipts, accounts receivable/payable and other duties as assigned.
The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, possess excellent computer and interpersonal and communication skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and Outlook. A minimum of one (1) year experience in accounts payable/finance. Two (2) years of specialized course work in accounts, general office practices, or data processing with increasing responsible related experience. Willingness to obtain NJ Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA) certification within two years.
Understanding of NJ municipal accounting and terminology and prior municipal finance experience preferred. Knowledge of Edmunds software a plus. This is a full time (40 hours per week – non union) position.
Deadline to apply – until position is filled. The Township of Hamilton has the right to fill this position before the deadline for submission and/ or advertisements close. Please send resume and salary requirements to: Christine Wilson, HR Director – 6101 Thirteenth Street, Mays Landing, New Jersey 08330 or online Human.Resources@hamiltonatlnj.gov.
The Township of Hamilton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Mays Landing, NJ 08330 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Mays Landing, NJ 08330: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $55,000