Chippewa Township, Beaver County, Pa. is currently recruiting for the position of Township Controller. The Township has 8,500 + Residents, and a $4.8 million-dollar annual budget.
Position Summary
The Controller is an at-will, full-time exempt position responsible for maintaining financial accounting, budget management, debt management, administrative and personnel services to meet legislative requirements and support municipal operations, as well as a variety of human resource functions. Regular scheduled hours are (Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M to 4:30 P.M.) but may involve attendance at evening meetings. The Controller reports directly to the Township Manager and the position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Administer and monitor the financial system to ensure that the municipal finances are maintained in an accurate and timely manner.
o Assist with budget preparation
o Prepare and calculate Uniform and Non-Uniform Pension plans
o Monitor Liquid Fuels usage and prepare annual reporting
o Implement financial policies and procedures
o Establish and maintain cash controls
o Establish, maintain, and reconcile general ledger
o Monitor cash reserves and investments
o Reconcile bank statements
o Ensure security for all credit cards and verify charges
· Maintain the accounts payable/receivable systems while completing accurate records of moneys
o Safeguarding of all municipal funds
o Code and authorize purchase orders
o Reconcile accounts payable/receivable while preparing journal entries
o Reconcile weekly deposits
· Administer employee files/records to ensure accurate payment of benefits/deductions
o Administer benefit entitlements
o Calculate and action deductions
o Prepare workers’ compensation filings
· Process bi-weekly payroll and administer employees’ deductions
o Verify and code timesheets and hours worked
o Calculate employee salaries, deductions, and contributions
o Enter all payroll information into QuickBooks
o Responsible for tracking all sick, personal and vacation days
o Prepare, review and file payroll summaries, journals, and reports
o Issue Records of Employment
· Provide efficient and effective office management
o Order supplies, manage filing, storage, and security of documents
o Maintain insurance coverages
o Administer government services including motor vehicles and vital statistics
· Process and calculate all annual municipal and government reporting as required
o Township annual audit preparation
o Liquid Fuels
o PURTA
o DCED Auditor
o W2’s, 1099 and all other year end employment taxes
· Perform other related duties as required
Requirements of Work:
· Ability to work independently and with direction
· Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with employees, vendors, and others
· Accounts Payable/Receivable while maintaining G.A.A.P principles
· Fund accounting and able to prepare financial statements and reporting
· Administer payroll and employee benefits
· Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation
· Must be able to be Bonded
Education, Training and Experience:
· Minimum 4-year college degree majoring in accounting, finance or Business Administration, CPA preferred
· 5+ years’ relevant work experience, government fund accounting preferred
· QuickBooks Online Experience Required
Benefits:
This is a full-time hourly position. Salary is offered within a range of $65,000 - $85,000 to commensurate with experience. All full-time employees are offered annual cost of living increases, a full benefit package including vacation and sick leave, individual or family medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 457B retirement plan, and a township pension.
Application Procedures:
To apply for this position, please complete a Chippewa Township Employment Application and submit with a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three references. You can email all materials to [email protected] or drop off/mail application materials to: Chippewa Township Human Resources, 2811 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.
Review of applications will begin on a rolling basis, with interviews beginning the week of June 29th. Please keep an eye on our website for any hiring updates for this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
Application Question(s):
- How many years of previous government accounting experience do you have?
Education:
Experience:
- QuickBooks Online: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
