Job Information
West Whiteland Township Senior Accounting Associate in Exton, Pennsylvania
West Whiteland Township is seeking a part-time Senior Accounting Associate who can think for themselves, has strong analytical skills and technical aptitude and wants to make a difference.
Community Background:
West Whiteland Township is located 30 miles outside of Philadelphia, in the center of beautiful Chester County surrounding the Exton Crossroads of Route 30 and Route 100. We are a vibrant suburban community of 18,000 residents and a daytime population over 26,500. West Whiteland is one of only six municipalities in Pennsylvania with a Aaa bond rating from Moody's, the highest possible rating. Moody's pointed to West Whiteland's strong and growing tax base, healthy reserves, sound financial policies and strong management as reasons for the upgrade.
The Work Environment:
West Whiteland Township's mission is to provide our residents and businesses with high-quality, cost-effective local government services that promote safety, economic development and sustainability. We cannot provide high-quality services without excellent employees who know they are appreciated and have the resources, training and support to meet our high standards. Our Township values are:
•service to the community
•camaraderie and teamwork among the staff
•openness to new ideas and feedback
•integrity and fairness in our decisions and interactions
•respect for all people
The Position:
The Finance Department has five employees who are responsible for all aspects of financial management of the Township, including the financial statements and all associated accounting, financial planning and analysis, cash and investment management, bill payment, payroll, revenue collection and audit support. This will provide the associate with a great training ground due to the broad exposure to many aspects of accounting. The office environment is very busy, and also friendly and interactive, with frequent contact with employees from other departments, as well as residents and vendors. The Accounting Associate will work closely with the Finance Director and team. Primary responsibilities will be to prepare and examine financial records, ensuring records are accurate. Different types of duties and responsibilities will include the following:
- Reconciling the company's bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers
- Completing analysis of the employee expenditures
- Managing income and expenditure accounts
- Generating the Township's financial reports using income and expenditure data
- Filing and remitting taxes and other financial obligations
- Accounts Payable and Receivables
The Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for a self-starter with a sense of personal accountability, good time management and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. The ability to engage and communicate effectively and professionally with the public and coworkers is essential. The ideal candidate must have a bachelor's degree in accounting or an associate's degree and equivalent experience or equivalent experience, and prior municipal
