Accountant

Haverford Township; Havertown (Delaware County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour work week

Outstanding healthcare benefits

Pension/retirement plan

Job summary

Haverford Township is seeking an Accountant to join our Finance Department and support general accounting, payroll, taxes, and pension administration. The role emphasizes a balanced 35-hour work week, professional growth, and stability in local government.

The Accountant will work under the Director of Finance, ensuring accurate financial records and compliance while gaining exposure to multiple accounting and finance areas in a collaborative public service environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; equivalent education/experience considered.
• Two to four years of accounting experience preferred.
• Governmental accounting experience is a plus, but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and financial software systems.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, and public service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
• Reconcile accounts, prepare financial analyses and reports.
• Assist with year-end closing, audits, and regulatory filings.
• Support payroll, tax administration, and pension-related tasks.
• Maintain fixed asset records and bank reconciliations.
• Respond to inquiries from employees, residents, vendors, and auditors.

Skills

Accounting principles

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel/Word/Outlook

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; equivalent education/experience considered

Job description

Join Our Finance Team as an Accountant!

35-Hour Work Week | Outstanding Benefits | Meaningful Public Service Career

Are you an early-career accountant looking for a position that offers professional growth, excellent work-life balance, outstanding benefits, and long-term career stability?

The Township is seeking a motivated Accountant to join our Finance Department. This is an exceptional opportunity to build a broad accounting skill set while working in a collaborative environment that values employee well-being and professional development.

Unlike many accounting positions that require long hours and busy-season overtime, this role offers a predictable 35-hour work week (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) allowing you to enjoy your career without sacrificing your personal life.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

35-Hour Work Week

• Full-time schedule with evenings and weekends free
• Better work-life balance than many private-sector accounting positions

Outstanding Healthcare Benefits

• Low-cost medical coverage
• Prescription coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Affordable family coverage options

Generous Paid Time Off

• Excellent vacation and personal leave benefits
• Paid sick leave
• All federal holidays off

Retirement Security

• Participation in a retirement plan designed to help you build long-term financial security

Competitive Compensation

• Strong salary package
• Annual pay increases
• Stable local government employment

Professional Development

• Exposure to multiple areas of accounting and finance
• Opportunity to gain experience in governmental accounting, payroll accounting, tax administration, financial reporting, and pension administration
• Mentorship from experienced finance professionals

Position Overview

The Accountant performs professional accounting, payroll accounting, business tax administration, banking, financial reporting, and pension administration support functions for the Township.

This position offers hands-on experience across a wide variety of accounting disciplines, making it an ideal opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional seeking to develop a well-rounded finance career.

Working under the general direction of the Director of Finance, the Accountant helps maintain accurate financial records, ensures compliance with financial regulations, supports employee pension programs, and contributes to the Township's overall financial operations.

What You’ll Do

General Accounting

• Prepare journal entries and maintain the general ledger
• Reconcile accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Maintain fixed asset records
• Assist with year-end closing and annual audits
• Prepare financial analyses, schedules, and reports
• Recommend process improvements and internal controls

Payroll Accounting

• Prepare payroll-related journal entries
• Reconcile payroll expenditures, liabilities, and taxes
• Assist with payroll reporting and quarterly filings

Business Tax Administration

• Monitor and identify businesses subject to local taxation
• Support tax compliance and collection efforts
• Coordinate with tax collectors, auditors, and legal agencies
• Maintain tax administration records

Pension Administration

• Assist with administration of employee pension plans
• Prepare preliminary pension calculations
• Process enrollments and participant changes
• Coordinate with consultants and plan administrators
• Reconcile pension contributions and records

Banking & Cash Management

• Process cash receipts and remote deposits
• Reconcile bank accounts
• Assist with banking transactions and investment analysis

Regulatory Reporting

• Prepare sales tax and alternative fuels tax filings
• Assist with governmental reporting requirements

Customer Service & Administrative Support

• Respond to inquiries from employees, residents, vendors, auditors, and government agencies
• Assist customers with financial transactions
• Maintain confidential information
• Support special projects and departmental initiatives

What We're Looking For

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Equivalent education and experience may be considered

Experience

• Recent graduates and early-career accountants are encouraged to apply
• Two to four years of accounting experience preferred
• Governmental accounting experience is a plus, but not required

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting principles
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and financial software systems
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, and public service

Build Your Career While Serving Your Community

This position provides a unique opportunity to gain exposure to virtually every aspect of municipal finance while enjoying the stability, benefits, and work-life balance that public service offers. If you're looking for a professional accounting role where your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.