Full-Time Fiscal Analyst/Financial Assistant Opportunity

SUMMARY: The purpose of this position under the direction of the CFO and Director of Finance is to perform analytical and financial functions involved in the day-to-day activities of the analysis of accounting activities, budget preparation, review and maintenance within the Department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS including, but not limited to the following:

• Assist the CFO and Finance Director in the development of the municipal budget and monitor expenditure and revenue accounts.
• Prepare and handle wire transfers.
• Process bills and create purchase orders.
• Prepare and review monthly bill list.
• Prepare fiscal and other financial reports.
• Prepare financial, purchasing, and ad hoc reports.
• Ensure all payments are applied to appropriate accounts/departments.
• Prepare requests for records, information, generate reports and applications.
• Perform month-end procedures.
• Post and reconciles monthly general ledger.
• Handle other essential tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High School diploma required or equivalent, college degree preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years' experience in an accounting/finance related field with equivalent experiences required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on attention to details.
• Possess experience in the financial projection methods.
• Possess experience to prepare, review, and maintain budget.
• Experience in reconciliation of various financial accounts.
• Possess experience in the budget process, general ledger reconciliation and fiscal analysis.
• Experience in the transfer of appropriations.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills; able to disseminate information relating to the operations in a professional, concise, and consistent manner.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and customer services skills; interact courteously and tactfully with the public and other personnel.
• Strong math aptitude in calculation, complying and preparing financial reports.
• Must possess strong technical skills, including a proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access) and other financial/accounting database systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NOTICE REQUIREMENT: In accordance with certain agreements between the Town of Secaucus and various employee bargaining units, the above job opportunity is hereby posted for a period of not less than five ( 5) days prior to action by the Town of Secaucus to fill the vacancy. Applications/resumes should be filed with Human Resources Department at slopez@secaucus.net by no later than 4:00 pm on Friday May 21, 2021,

Reference code: Finance      EOE/M/F/D/V

Date of Posting: May 10th, 2021