Job Details
Position:
Finance Assistant
Company:
Township of Shaler - Glenshaw, PA , USA
Job Description:
GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, performs technical payroll accounting functions, administers employee benefits programs, maintains technical and accounting records for the Township, and assists with daily cash management.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position specific duties.
- Processes payroll, employee benefits and related transactions for the Township, in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Township rules, regulations and procedures.
- Enters payroll, employee benefits, and related data into Township’s computerized software applications and maintains information systems database; enters data, processed transactions, assesses and validates data and compiles documentation as needed.
- Reviews source documents for compliance to rules and regulations; determines proper handling of payroll and technical transactions within designated limits, checks documents for validity and accuracy of information, files and distributes paperwork as needed.
- Reconciles transactions and records according to policies; reviews payroll records and corrects errors as required.; assures the accuracy of the payroll and accounting records.
- Collects payroll, benefits and administrative information and compiles data for reports; prepares and distributes daily, monthly and special reports as needed.
- Prepares and reconciles daily cash deposits and records journal entries for electronic payments and transfers.
- Assists Finance Director in preparation of yearly audit.
- Serves as backup to Accounts Payable when necessary.
- Assists the public by phone and in-person as necessary.
- Assists with Township purchasing and compliance with purchasing obligations.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Associates degree in Accounting, Business or a closely related field; AND one year of payroll accounting experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Skill in operating a computer utilizing a variety of software applications including Microsoft Office
- Skill in correcting and updating benefits and accounting information systems
- Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands
- Skill in effective communication both verbal and written
- Skill in establishing effective working relations with other Township staff
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality of all information gathered
- Ability to perform complex work quickly and accurately.
- Knowledge of Township policies and procedures
- Knowledge of application state and Federal statutes, rules, codes and regulations
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of payroll accounting
- Knowledge of Human Resources and Accounting procedures and policies
- Skill in understanding, interpreting and applying relevant state and Federal statutes, rules, codes and regulations.
Special Requirements: None
Physical Demands/Work Environment: Work is performed in a standard office environment.
This job description does not constitute and employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needed.
Resumes and questions can be sent to Christopher Lovato at [email protected].
Contact Information
Christopher LovatoPhone: 412-486-9700 ext. 220
Fax: NA
[email protected]
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