Current Job Opportunities

Posted On: 3/15/2023

Company or Entity: Centre Region Council of Governments, PA
Location: State College, PA

Job Description:

The Centre Region Council of Governments (COG) seeks a strategic and collaborative leader for its next Finance Director.  The Centre Region COG is a voluntary association, established in 1969, of the State College Borough and The Townships of College, Ferguson, Halfmoon, Harris and Patton.  The COG’s service area is about approximately 150 square miles with a population of 94,900 which includes 45,000 University Students.

The COG provides Fire Protection, Emergency Management, Code Administration, Parks and Recreation, Library, Planning and Refuse and Recycling services for the region.  The COG has a budget of approximately $24 million and 96 full-time and 40 part-time staff and over 185 season and/or contract staff.

The Centre Region offers abundant all-season recreational activities, historic communities, and the advantages of a progressive metropolitan community yet with the amenities and charm of a small community.  The region is home to the Pennsylvania State University and is one of the most rapidly growing regions in the Commonwealth.  The region offers a blend of urban, suburban, and rural characters with the vibrancy of the university amenities, including the arts, sporting events and a highly engaged and diverse community.  Residents enjoy first class dining, shopping, and entertainment, along with outstanding medical care and K-12 education.

The COG Finance Director is responsible for all aspects of the financial operations of the Centre Region COG and its agencies.  The Director oversees a team of 2 full-time staff.   The Finance Director is responsible for establishing financial policies, procedures, controls and reporting systems, as well as ensuring legal and regulatory compliance for all accounting and financial reporting functions.  In addition, the Finance Director is responsible for leading the annual budget process and preparation of the COG Budget.  The Finance Director reports to the Executive Director of the COG and is a part of the organization’s senior leadership team.

Opportunities for the next Finance Director include:

• A review and assessment of the COG’s current accounting and payroll systems.
• Planning for long-term capital needs and providing fiscal guidance for the diverse COG operations and projects, including two significant capital investment projects currently underway, the Millbrook Marsh Spring Creek Education Building Phase II and the Whitehall Road Regional Park.
• Continuing to develop and enhance the organizations financial policies and procedures.
• Building strong partnerships with the member municipalities, their leadership and the COG’s Finance Committee.
• Assisting the leadership team of the organization to identify new revenue opportunities.

Position Requirements:

The next Director will be a diplomatic, tactful, and approachable leader who also can be strategic and adaptable. The successful candidate will be a facilitative and solution oriented individual and will have:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, with major coursework in accounting, business administration, finance, or related field.
• At least five years of relevant professional accounting experience, of which a minimum of three years should be in governmental accounting, local government experience is preferred.
• A CPA or other related professional accreditation is preferred.
• Experience in capital budgeting required.
• Experience in budget development and administration required.
• Previous management and/or supervision experience is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits:

The current salary range is $92,140 to $124,390 DOQ. The actual salary will be determined by the selected candidate’s qualifications and commensurate experience. The Centre Region COG offers provides an excellent benefit package, including health, dental, vision, defined benefit pension plan and a voluntary retirement plan.

Selection Process:

Apply online at www.GovHRjobs.com with a resume, cover letter and contact for five professional references.   Candidates should apply at once but no later than April 14, 2023, and the position will remain open until filled.  Confidential inquiries are encouraged and should be directed to Charlene Stevens, Senior Vice President, GovHR USA at 224-326-2482 X 124.  

The Centre Region Council of Governments embraces diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted On: 3/13/2023

Company or Entity: Tredyffrin Township
Location: Berwyn PA

Job Description:

Tredyffrin Township is seeking to fill the position of Accounting Supervisor will be responsible for assisting the Township Manager and Finance Director in the preparation of the annual budgets for all Township funds; prepares, reviews, and analyzes monthly and year-end financial reports to track revenue, expenses, and general ledger activity; oversees tax and sewer billings and monitor accounts receivable follow through; performs various financial studies and analyses; assist in the preparation of State and Federal reports; responsible for monthly and year-end closings, including the preparation and/or review of journal entries, bank reconciliations, and general ledger activity; prepare monthly and year-end financial reports.

Aids the Township’s appointed CPA auditor in the conduct of the annual  audits and follow up with recommendations for procedural improvements; assist in the administration of employee pension plans, support staff from the PA Auditor General’s office during biennial audit as well the as the independent CPA audits; ensure fixed assets are maintained in accordance with GASB 34; ensure financial reports are maintained; prepare and submit all local, state and federal reports; establish and maintain a documented system of accounting and internal controls; communicate official policies and procedures to staff.

The successful candidate will assist with the development of finance-related policies, ordinances and resolutions and is expected to represent the Township at various conferences and meetings.

Posted On: 3/10/2023

Company or Entity: Lower Allen Township
Location: Lower Allen Township

Job Description:

Lower Allen Township is seeking a dynamic, proven leader for the position of Assistant Finance Director for a municipality of 20,000+ residents with a general fund budget of 19 million. This position entails financial management and administrative work. Duties include aspects of financial management, including budgeting, administrative management, cash management, accounting and reporting, debt management and pension administration. Position will also include accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash collection and utility billing. The position requires analytic and evaluative thinking, independence, project management skills, and experience with governmental fund accounting. Work may involve some hours after normal Township office hours and-attendance at public meetings.

Posted On: 3/9/2023

Company or Entity: Abington Township
Location: Abington, PA 19001

Job Description:

The primary purpose of this position is to perform professional work processing payroll and departmental receipts; does related work as required. Work is performed under supervision and assignments received through the Finance Director. All work is completed in accordance with township ordinances, policies, procedures, practices, and other laws of the Township and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This position processes payroll; prepares and maintains detailed financial records and files. Gathers time sheets; Enters payroll data; verifies payroll for accuracy; processes and distributes payroll checks; prepares payroll related reports; Performs various test controls on payroll and the general ledger; Prepares and files with proper agencies all payroll tax reports and other miscellaneous reports; Maintains and updates personnel files; Verifies unemployment claims and handles employment verification inquiries; Balances year-end payroll; prepares and issues W-2 forms; Assists Finance Director in obtaining pension figures for retiring employees, updating the fiduciary trustee on the status of pensioners and providing actuary with annual salary and contribution information; Assists with budget preparation; Assists with information preparation for year-end audit; Provides pension and payroll information to new hires; Affordable Care Act reporting and data gathering; Processes disability and life insurance invoices; handles Disability, FMLA and Heart and Lung Act paperwork for time off as it relates to payroll. Enters and balances departmental receipts on a daily and monthly basis. Assists with preparation and entry of journal entries as needed. Assists with bank reconciliations. Provides support for accounts payable invoice and purchase order approval. Any and all other functions as required to provide for the orderly operations of the Finance Department.

Posted On: 3/9/2023

Company or Entity: Abington Township
Location: Abington, PA 19001

Job Description:

The primary purpose of this position is to administer billing and collection efforts for the Finance Office, serving as a contact with the public, performing a variety of complex and technical customer service and clerical functions while complying with the ordinances and other laws of the Township and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Pleasantly and professionally greets, interacts and communicates with department employees, the public, governmental and Township officials in person or by phone or by electronic device, answering questions, and obtaining information. Prepares and tracks COBRA, health, commercial refuse, delinquent sewer and refuse, interim sewer and refuse, sewer assessment, annual sewer and property maintenance billings; Prepares and tracks invoices for PILOT agreements, rent invoices for Township-owned properties, postage and other items; Prepares and maintains lien records and notices; Maintains billing and receipt system, inputting receipts and other related work; Prepares daily deposits; Interfaces with residents, Township designated collection agency, County government offices and title companies; Composes reports and correspondence; assimilates reports from multiple documents; Types letters, reports, memorandums, forms and documents from copy, draft or instructions; Tracks, receives, maintains, updates and files documents; Interfaces with Township auditors providing information as required.

Posted On: 3/9/2023

Company or Entity: Abington Township
Location: Abington, PA 19001

Job Description:

The primary purpose of this position is to act as the Human Resources Benefits Coordinator and liaison to the Human Resources Manager and Liaisons handling confidential personnel matters, benefits and health insurance billing for active and retired employees; serving as a contact for Abington Township employees and retirees, including but not limited to health insurances, workers’ compensation, and personnel records; does related work as required. Work is performed under supervision and assignments received through the Assistant Township Manager/Chief Human Resources Officer. All work is completed in accordance with township ordinances, policies, procedures, practices, and other laws of the Township and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This position assists with managing health insurance and benefit plans for active employees and retirees; assists with managing confidential employment records and disciplinary processes; Maintains and updates employee file records; Verifies unemployment claims and handles employment verification inquiries; Reviews, justifies and authorizes payment for monthly insurance bills for health, dental, prescription, and Medicare and random drug testing and substance abuse invoices; Provides pension and payroll information to new hires; maintain accurate personnel files and records to ensure accurate and separate filing system; assist with managing employee and retiree health plans by tracking enrollments, terminations, and COBRA notification; assist with handling employee workers’ compensation claims; Provide orientation to new employees regarding benefit packages; assist employees and retirees with the processing of insurance claims and issues; Administers health benefit waiver program for employees and retirees; Affordable Care Act reporting and data gathering as the contact for Delaware Valley Health Trust; Processes disability benefits and payroll; handles FMLA and Heart and Lung Act paperwork. Act as Co-Chair to the Safety Committee while providing Worker’s Compensation updates to the Committee. Any and all other functions as required to provide for the orderly operations as related to Human Resources.

Posted On: 3/7/2023

Company or Entity: Susquehanna Township
Location: Harrisburg, PA

Job Description:

Position is responsible for the general accounting, journal entries, and maintenance and reconciliation of accounts; preparation of financial reports to track the assets, liabilities, fund balances, and other related financial activities of Susquehanna Township and Susquehanna Township Authority.  The position is required to possess adequate knowledge of payroll, accounts payable, debt and capital asset, and cash receipting/receivables management to be able to perform system processes and requests with little supervision and answer questions as they arise.

Posted On: 2/24/2023

Company or Entity: New Garden Township
Location: 299 Starr Rd. Landenberg, PA 19350

Job Description:

New Garden Township, Chester County, PA, is seeking a highly professional and organized person to join the Township’s Management Team as Director of Finance.  This senior position involves complex supervisory, administrative, and analytical work, in addition to supervising the Township’s finance consultants and vendors.  The Finance Director is responsible for the management of a $7.8 million operating budget and all associated finance functions to include investments, audits, pension management, budget preparation, AFR and additional reporting, as well as supervising all daily financial operations to include payroll, bank reconciliations, AR/AP processing, and benefits administration.

The Finance Director reports directly to the Township Manager and will keep the Manager and elected Board of Supervisors updated on the financial condition of the Township and periodically make presentations to the Board of Supervisors at public meetings.

Candidates are expected to have, or be capable of quickly attaining, extensive knowledge of municipal policies and procedures, fund accounting, and the Township’s financial software (Caselle); supervisory experience; and a commitment and ability to operate and comply with all GASB, GFOA, and Governmental Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) best practices and standards.

Posted On: 2/23/2023

Company or Entity: City of Allentown
Location: 435 Hamilton Street, Allentown Pa 18101

Job Description:

Class Title: Manager, Treasury and Accounting
Grade Number: 17N; Exempt
Department: Finance
Union: N/A

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of difficult professional accounting tasks and supervises the work of the Treasury and Accounting Bureau and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the supervision of the Director of Finance

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervision over Treasury and Accounting

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

– Exercises responsibility for planning and supervising the work of Accountants and Clerk III positions (accounts payable) and for the performance of professional accounting and administrative tasks in maintaining the centralized accounts of the City. The department head may be available for consultation on difficult problems; however, the incumbent in the position is required to work on an independent basis in the performance of professional accounting duties.

– Assists in the preparation and analysis of complex financial statements and reports as authorized by the Director of Finance.

– Oversees and assists in the preparation of the Annual Financial Report (AFR), which includes the reconciliation of all funds and the computation of year-end accruals, deferrals, and adjustments.

– Oversees the preparation of the annual Single Audit Report for federal grants

– Performs timely cash management activities, including cash flow analysis (to meet payroll and payable deadlines) and the monthly financial reports to the Mayor and City Council.

– Coordinates all independent audits including audits of the City’s pension funds, Liquid Fuels, etc.

– Works with various outside agencies as necessary on matters including delinquent taxes and audits

– Ensures timely reconciliations of bank accounts and Central Treasury in coordination with the Director’s immediate staff

– Oversees the recording and posting of various City accounting modules including the General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Tyler Cashiering, Licensing, Permitting, Accounts Receivable, and Code Enforcement.

– Develops procedures necessary to assure auditors that the appropriate checks and balances are included in the accounting system

– Monitors the activity for the debt fund and related transactions

– Interacts extensively with City Bureaus, vendors and external auditors to provide or explain non-routine information relating to the City’s financial system

– Updates and maintains City banking systems and accurate records for the City’s bank accounts

– Researches and gathers data required for record keeping, reports, and other activities

– Performs wide variety of related accounting and administrative tasks

– Ascertains that work flows through office efficiently and timely

– Observes rules and practices on quality of work and personal conduct

– Provides quality and effective customer service with courtesy and understanding to our customers, citizens and internal departments.

– Prepares the City’s escrow account transactions.

– Performs other duties, as assigned by the Director of Finance and/or as conditions warrant.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

a. BS in Accounting from a college or university of recognized standing with major work in accounting;

b. Five years of experience in progressively responsible administrative work, professional experience in accounting, at least five of which shall have been in governmental or public accounting; and

c. Designation as a Certified Public Accountant, preferred

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

a. Thorough knowledge of accounting theory, principles and practices and its application to a variety of accounting transactions and problems

b. Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and directives of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board

c. Ability to understand the City ordinances, charter provisions, bonded indebtedness requirements and State laws as they pertain to City expenditures and revenues.

d. Ability to analyze and interpret financial statements/reports and to prepare accurate and complete financial statements from such accounting records.

e. Ability to prepare complex financial and administrative reports

f. Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of others

g. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and public officials

h. Ability to understand and follow complex oral, written or typed instructions

i. Ability to explain complex financial matters clearly and concisely to employees, elected officials and the public

j. Ability to learn various types of “stand-alone” software programs

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED (list all of the equipment that you use)

Requires intensive daily use of personal computer, accounting software, Microsoft office suite, calculator, copy machine, fax machine, telephone

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Employee may be required to bend in order to file papers in a 5-drawer file cabinet

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.