Sr. Accountant

Bring Your Accounting Expertise to Public Service

The Township is seeking a detail‑oriented, highly skilled Senior Accountant to play a key role in supporting the financial operations of a dynamic municipal organization. Working closely with the Director of Finance, this position is central to ensuring the accurate stewardship, reporting, and oversight of Township funds and assets.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy solving complex financial issues, and want your work to have a direct impact on the community, this role offers both challenge and purpose.

Position Overview

The Senior Accountant assists the Director of Finance in all financial aspects of the Township, including the receipt, expenditure, accounting, investment, custody, and control of public funds and assets. This position requires strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the administration of the Township’s Act 511 tax program , working with the appointed third‑party administrator and compliance team for over 2,000 business tax accounts .


• Troubleshoot and resolve transactional issues related to real estate, sewer, and trash billing and collection for more than 19,000 properties .


• Support day‑to‑day financial operations, including:
  
  
  
  • Bank deposits and cash receipting
  
  
  • Online credit card payment processing
  
  
  • Accounts payable and accounts receivable
  
  
  • Escrow and general ledger accounting
  
  


• Research accounting and financial issues and provide guidance to finance staff.


• Assist with preparation and filing of required state and regulatory reports , including (but not limited to) Liquid Fuels, PURTA, DCED, sales tax, and alternative fuels tax filings.


• Support the Director of Finance in coordinating and preparing for the annual independent audit , including the preparation of pre‑audit workpapers.


• Assist with employee pension plan administration , including benefit calculations, enrollments and terminations, account analysis, and special projects; coordinate DROP payment remittances for participating police personnel.


• Review and/or perform monthly bank and investment account reconciliations .


• Maintain accurate, complete, and well‑organized accounting records.


• Provide initial review of accounts payable edit reports .


• Perform rotating bank deposit runs as needed (mileage reimbursed).


• Carry out other related duties as assigned by the Director of Finance.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration , or a related field
  OR
  A minimum of five (5) years of professional accounting experience may substitute for a formal degree; a combination of education and experience will be considered.


• 1–3 years of professional accounting experience required.


• Prior experience in a municipal or governmental environment preferred.

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

• Governmental and fund accounting principles


• Pennsylvania property tax structure, calculation, billing, and collection


• Act 511 tax programs , including Business Privilege, Mercantile, and Local Services Tax


• Proficiency with computerized accounting systems; familiarity with Caselle Connect Governmental Accounting and/or Municipal Tax System (MTS) software is a plus


• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with exceptional attention to detail


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Professional demeanor, work product, and customer service orientation


• Ability to work efficiently independently or as part of a team


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision


• Proven ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion

Supervision Received

• Works under the general direction of the Director of Finance

Additional Requirements

• Must successfully pass drug screening, background investigation, and credit check

Why Join the Township?

• Meaningful work that directly supports public services and community operations


• Stable, mission‑driven environment


• Collaborative finance team with exposure to a wide range of municipal accounting activities


• Opportunity to deepen expertise in governmental accounting and taxation