Accountant Job at Lower Merion Township in Ardmore

Work involves performing technical accounting and processing work in the maintenance of the Township’s accounting records. This position is primarily responsible for processing accounts payable invoices and payments, maintaining vendor records, and the annual 1099 reporting. This position may also assist in cash receipting, accounts receivable, capital asset inventory maintenance and other accounting and record keeping functions. Work involves dealing with the public and Township staff and coordinating clerical work to process, post and maintain financial/accounting records.

Works under general supervision of the Assistant Director of Finance and Accounting Manager and ultimately the Chief Financial Officer.

Performs technical accounting and processing work in the maintenance of the Township’s accounting records.

Reviews and verifies accuracy of accounts payable batches received from various departments for vendor payments.

Prepares and issues vendor payments.

Maintains and updates vendor master records, ensures proper documentation and W-9 collection.

Compiles and processes information for the annual 1099 reporting process.

Prepares periodic financial reports and accounting schedules.

Maintains oversight of various subsidiary accounts and balances with general ledger controls.

Compiles collection data and prepares related reports.

Performs bank transfers and reconciliations.

Generates journal entries based on requests from various departments and those required on a recurring basis.

Performs account analyses.

Works with various Township departments to identify and provide accounting data and solve departmental accounting issues.

May assist in the review and preparation of cash receipts, accounts receivable invoicing, and capital asset records maintenance.

Participates in monthly closing assignments as determined by the Assistant Director of Finance and the Accounting Manager.

Upholds strict confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information, including tax information and other proprietary information.

Performs a variety of special accounting tasks or other departmental work as assigned.

An associate’s degree in accounting, finance or related field combined with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience involving general ledger work, processing accounts receivable/payable and experience in dealing with the public or a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or other related field plus a minimum of one (1) year of relevant work experience.

Strong accounts receivable background in billing and/or collections.

Strong accounts payable background in processing and paying vendors.

Good knowledge of accounting principles and techniques and ability to apply same to a variety of accounting transactions.

Good ability to analyze and evaluate accounting problems and to recognize and develop solutions.

Good ability to work effectively with Finance staff and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, co-workers and the general public.

Knowledge of the practices and procedures used in governmental accounting.

Good knowledge of integrated financial management systems.

Knowledge of Federal taxes and forms.

Skill in the use of Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Outlook, and Excel) and its tools for communication and collaboration, such as Teams and OneDrive, applicable department tools, and ability to learn and become proficient in the use of specialized software as required.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Considerable skill in business mathematics.

Ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple assignments and adapt to change.

Ability to sit for up to 7.5 hours per workday and to move about the department and Township building.

Ability to bend, stoop, climb, squat, reach above shoulder level, kneel, lift, push and pull occasionally to manipulate equipment and file.

Ability to lift and carry up to 24 pounds of materials and objects occasionally.

Ability to utilize computer equipment including keyboard, calculator and/or adding machine.