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Township Financial Controller

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Chippewa Township

Beaver Falls, PA (In Person)

$75,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/31/2026

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Job Description

About us Chippewa Township is located in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. We are a local branch of government serving 8,642 residents with an annual budget of 4.8 million dollars.
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.
  • Maintain the accounts payable/receivable systems while completing accurate records of moneys
  • Administer employee files/records to ensure accurate payment of benefits/deductions
  • Process bi-weekly payroll and administer employees' deductions
  • Provide efficient and effective office management
  • Process and calculate all annual municipal and government reporting as required
  • 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-Desktop Enterprise Solutions;
Accountants Version Application Procedures:
Candidates are welcome to apply by submitting a cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and three references via email or by mail to the Chippewa Township Municipal Building 2811 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls, PA. 15010 to the attention of Mark Taylor, Township Manager. For more information and full job description please visit the Townships website www.chippewa-twp.org Review of resumes will begin on October 3, 2022, with anticipated start date on January 16, 2023
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