TREASURER
Lewistown Borough, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, is seeking candidates for the position of Treasurer who can assist with the duties set forth in the job description in a team environment.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Plan, organize, coordinate, and control the financial policies and procedures of the Borough to control the record keeping and reporting of the Borough; maintain follow-up to assure timely preparation of all reports.
- Evaluate existing procedures for recording financial transactions to determine methods of reducing time and cost of accounting operation.
- Review, examine, and approve entries posted to ledger and journals for accuracy and compliance with established accounting procedures.
- Prepare and review monthly trial balance and general ledgers; review and analyze all supporting schedules and general ledger accounts for interim, monthly, and year-end closing; and review financial and statistical reports for accuracy before release.
- Assign projects and maintain schedule for their completion.
- Supervise and evaluate record retention system.
- Prepare short-term cash forecasts; prepare long-term financial forecasts and assist in budget preparation.
- Coordinate the work of the accounting section with all regulatory agencies and other third-party agencies and assist in the audits and cost reporting process for the Borough, as required.
- Keep apprised of regulations and standards of duly constituted regulatory agencies to monitor the Boroughs compliance.
- Monitor, evaluate and make recommendations concerning the financial investments of the Borough.
- Assist in the development and implementation of inventory control program.
- Coordinate and supervise the clerical staff.
- Assist in recruitment and training of new personnel and evaluate personnel supervised.
- Assist with all auditing aspects of the Borough.
DESIRED SKILLS
- Experience in supervising activities related to financial administration, general accounting, inventory, investment management, clerical services, and data processing.
- Ability to discuss and analyze financial problems verbally and numerically.
- Must be able to direct, supervise, and motivate staff.
- Must be able to deal with other departmental supervisors to resolve problems and ensure timely and accurate financial information.
- Knowledge of public or business administration, principles of organization and management, supervision, and public relations.
- Knowledge of the assembly and analysis of information, report writing, and of modern bookkeeping and accounting methods and procedures.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern public personnel administration including recruitment, examination, classification and compensation, employee training and safety, and other activities.
- Knowledge of the organization, structure, and administration of municipal government.
- Skill in interviewing personnel.
- Ability to solving problems with initiative and resourcefulness.
- Ability to effectively deal with the public, other officials, and employees.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
Administration with a minimum of three years’ experience, or equivalent work experience.
- Previous work experience in local government.
- Microsoft Office
SALARY
The salary is Depending on Qualifications (DOQ) and Experience
(DOE) with a detailed compensation package that is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Lewistown Borough is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- GAAP: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
