GENERAL SUMMARY

Assists in maintaining all financial and accounting records and ensures accuracy to prepare the annual budget. Analyzes previous budgets vs. actual spending to determine spending trends and projections and analyze growth. Supports accounting functions by approving invoices, oversees Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, and conducts bank statement reconciliation. Collects data and generates reports to support annual audit; assists in coordinating with auditors in generating external financial reports using GAAP. Compiles Town's request for projects and expenses and recommends reduced or additional spending in order to balance the Town's budget. Assists in overseeing grants and ensures grant reporting requirements are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

· Supervises the work of assigned personnel, including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, and conducting performance evaluations.

· Performs accounting functions, including reconciling bank statements and journal entries. Approves invoices, checks, and accounts receivable adjustments and voids.

· Collects data and generates reports for auditors. Assists in collaborating and coordinating with auditors in generating external financial reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

· Analyzes prior-year budgets to develop spending trends and projections. Analyzes growth trends to determine increase in expenses and revenues. Performs rate analysis.

· Assists in preparing financial reports to Council and staff. Compiles Police, Town Hall, Public Works, and Town Council's requests for projects and expenses to make budgetary recommendations.

· Assists in the overseeing of grant process and ensures grant reporting requirements are met.

· Performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree

· At least two (2) years of related work experience

Required Licenses or Certifications

· None

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

· Accounting and auditing practices and procedures

· Budget preparation and execution

· State and federal financial reporting requirements

· Principles and practices of employee supervision

· Various operating systems

· Various applicable software applications

· Principles and practices of basic bookkeeping

· Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment

Skill in:

· Developing and maintaining effective and appropriate working relationships

· Organization and time management

· Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature

· Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios

Ability to:

· Perform quantitative statistical analysis

· Maintain and perform repair on servers, computers, and printers

· Effectively speak, write and understand the English language

· Meet schedules and deadlines of the work

· Understand and carry out oral and written directions

· Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files

· Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $77,452.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Millsboro, DE 19966: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person