Secretary/Treasurer

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Municipal Secretary/Treasurer. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills to handle diverse financial responsibilities with accuracy.

Duties

• Maintain and update the organization’s financial records using QuickBooks Desktop.
• Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure timely payments and collections.
• Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts regularly to ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Process payroll accurately using payroll software, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Assist in budget preparation, monitoring expenditures against approved budgets, and providing financial reports for organizational review.
• Conduct account reconciliation activities such as bank reconciliations and general ledger reconciliation to maintain data integrity.

Experience

• Prior experience as a Municipal Secretary/Treasurer is preferred.
• Experience in accounting or bookkeeping is preferred.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Enterprise.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP standards, technical accounting concepts, and general ledger reconciliation processes is necessary.
• Experience handling payroll processing, accounts payable/receivable management, and bank reconciliations is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with financial report writing, account analysis, budgeting processes is preferred.
• Prior bookkeeper experience will be advantageous.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.

Work Location: In person