Job Title: STAFF ACCOUNTANT/SENIOR BOOKKEEPER
Job Type: Full-time
Posting Date: 02/06/2023
Posting Expiry Date: 03/31/2023
Full Job Description: We are a Municipal Utility Authority (water and sewer) serving
about 4,500 water and sewer customer accounts, as well as providing bulk service to
adjoining municipalities. We seek to hire an Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper who
will answer to the Executive Administrator and the Executive Director. The ideal
candidate will be self-motivated and must be well-versed in accounting principles.
Proficiency with accounting and bookkeeping software is essential; and, some
familiarity with municipal accounting and bookkeeping practices will be favorably
considered. The candidate is expected to have strong mathematical and number
skills; must have strong attention to detail; and must be able to work both
independently or as part of a group setting, as the circumstances may require.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Month-end close processing for A/P, G/L, Payroll
Post and process JE’s
Reconcile and track A/R and assist in cash posting
Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts: accruals, fixed assets
A/P
Payroll support
Experience with Depreciation Schedules
Support Audit process
Assist with Budgets
Payroll taxes, Quarterly reports and filing.
Core Competencies:
Computer skills, including spreadsheet and word processing programs.
Strong Communication skills.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related professional field.
2-5 years’ experience with A/P, payroll, bookkeeping.
Salary: “Commensurate with experience.” The successful candidate will be an
exempt, salaried employee with paid medical and hospitalization benefits; paid
vacation; eligible to participate in the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System.
Resumes can be mailed or dropped off to:
MMA Administrative Office (Borough Hall)
ATTN:BETH
35 Union Street
Morrisville, PA 19067
or can be emailed to bhaws.mma@gmail.com