Manheim Township Looking for Finance Manager at Lancaster, PA Full Time

Summary:

Provides technical and administrative support to the Director of Finance; assists with administration of accounting functions and serves as back-up to Director of Finance.

Essential Functions:

• Provides support to Director of Finance by preparing monthly journal entries, reconciling bank statements, managing financial software, and maintaining accounts receivable records.
• Prepares financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and current Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements.
• Assists in ensuring high quality, deadline oriented and improvement driven, delivery of accounting services while developing consistent and thoughtful recommendations for training, mentoring and hiring.
• Oversees Accounts Payable/Revenue transactions and assists in the performance of work duties and responsibilities when necessary.
• Develops and maintains cash-flow forecasting process. Director of Finance in investing the Township’s pooled cash and investments.
• Prepares periodic accounts receivable billing and collections. Reviews and makes recommendations for reserve for uncollectible accounts.
• Assists in the preparation of Township budget; assists with the format for public inspection.
• Researches and analyzes accounts transactions monthly to resolve budget questions.
• Assist with Audit preparation and compliance filings.
• Oversees the information systems and portals for the department to accomplish effective organization, and access of data.
• Provides technical guidance to other department personnel on accounting and reporting systems.

Competencies

• Possesses technical mastery of business systems and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) practices.
• High level of skill in developing written materials and oral communication skills with the ability to produce lengthy, complex financial documents and explain technical concepts in accessible terms.
• Able to deliver both face-to-face and over the phone customer service.
• Can handle sensitive information in a confidential environment.
• Ability to use computer software including Microsoft Office.
• Logically gathers and analyzes information and develops forward thinking action-based plans and strategies.
• Mathematic skills, ability to perform basic and advance mathematical calculations.
• Team player with exceptional organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to plan and organize work for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently and in a timely manner.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting from an accredited college or university or related field.

5 years of responsible technical accounting experience in financial accounting, managerial accounting financial reporting.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location