Township Financial Controller

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 hr@chippewa-twp.org 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:

• Office

Application Question(s):

• How many years of previous government accounting experience do you have?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• QuickBooks Online: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $85,000