Treasurer

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:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

GAAP:

5 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person