Job Details
Position:
Senior Accounting Specialist
Company:
BOROUGH OF CARLISLE - CARLISLE, PA , USA
Job Description:
The Borough of Carlisle is something special. We welcome bold ideas that create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming community where every individual can thrive and make a difference.
Our Mission:
In Carlisle, we CARE. Our team is dedicated to providing quality public services
that support a safe, diverse, and dynamic community.
Our Values:
Committed Accountable Resilient Ethical
We’re looking for a positive, detail-oriented individual with strong accounting skills to provide exceptional customer service in support of the Borough Finance department and residents.
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EXCELLENT BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES Insurance Coverage Starts Day 1 of Employment Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualifying Employer
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance |
Retirement plans |
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Life and disability insurance |
Employee assistance program |
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Professional development and training Tuition Reimbursement |
Paid leave and holidays
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POSITION Senior Accounting Specialist
DEPARTMENT Finance
REPORTS TO Finance Director
FLSA STATUS Non-Exempt, Full-time
PAY RATE $25.74 - $31.90, depending on experience
SCHEDULE Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for providing accounting assistance to the Director of Finance and Assistant Finance Director. Assignments are performed within established guidelines, policies and/or procedures.
The Senior Accounting Specialist provides exceptional customer service and is expected to uphold the public interest and advance the vision set forth by the Borough and community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions may include the customary duties and responsibilities noted herein, however, the information below is not an exhaustive list of duties and instead serves as a representative sample of the expectations of the position.
- Provides exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers.
- Completes and maintains reconciliations for all bank and investment accounts.
- Prepares and records recurring journal entries and bank transfers.
- Provides assistance to the Director of Finance and Assistant Finance Director on various projects as assigned, including but not limited to providing assistance on the budget and yearly independent audit.
- Learns and cross trains other positions of the department, including reception, accounts payable/receivable, taxes, parking, and utility billing, to help in areas as needed, and at a level so that customer questions can be answered during periods of absence by department staff.
- Performs moderately complex arithmetic accurately and timely, including various accounting analyses and reconciliations.
- Assists in the monitoring of past due accounts and helps to prepare necessary information to communicate, collect, and/or lien properties.
- Provide assistance to the Assistant Finance Director as it pertains to non-supervisory parking operations.
- Prepares and tracks bids and prepares related communications.
- Maintains a current fixed asset listing.
- Proofs accounting reports for clerical accuracy.
- Performs related work, assists other departments, and performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/QUALITIES: The ideal candidate should possess the following:
- Ability to present a positive image and attitude on a daily basis.
- Desire and ability to learn new skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees.
- Knowledge of basic accounting procedures and general office practices, procedures and equipment.
- Presents a professional appearance and displays courtesy to both internal and external customers.
- Performs and assists in various clerical assignments associated with Borough business.
- Displays exceptional ability to handle irate and difficult customers.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks with various interruptions is required.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately and carefully.
- Ability to learn and use Borough software Accela/Springbrook and Microsoft Office products including Word, and Excel.
- Ability to engage authentically with a wide range of stakeholders and various racial, ethnic and socioeconomic communities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFYING CRITERIA: An equivalent combination of credentials and experience to sufficiently perform the duties of the position may be considered:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
- 5 years related accounting work of a similar level.
- A valid PA driver’s license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described below are representative of those required for the position.
- Work is performed indoors in an office environment.
- Walking, standing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting less than 10 pounds.
- Use hands to handle, grasp, and write.
- See and communicate effectively.
- Must be able to use body to work, move or carry objects or materials.
Ready to apply?
Applications are on our website: www.carlislepa.org
For questions or to submit your resume and cover letter:
Contact: Human Resources
Email: [email protected] or Call: 717-258-0137
Mail or Drop Off: Borough Hall, 53 West South Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
Or Stuart Community Center, 415 Franklin St., Carlisle, PA 17013
Contact Information
Kaitlin Garling53 W South St
Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: 717-258-0137
Fax: NA
[email protected]
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