Finance Support Specialist - Mount Holly Municipal Utilities Authority.

New Jersey State League of Municipalities; Mount Holly Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, and vis

PERS pension

Short-term disability

Job summary

Mount Holly Municipal Utilities Authority is seeking a Finance Support Specialist to process payroll, accounts payable, and billing while providing general office support. The role requires maintaining accurate financial records and supporting financial functions under supervision.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, with an associate degree preferred, and 1+ year of related experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and payroll software is expected; familiarity with MCSJ or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience in payroll, accounts payable, bookkeeping, billing, or related financial administrative function.
• Two or more years of related experience preferred.
• Familiarity with payroll and accounts payable processes and financial recordkeeping.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn financial and billing software.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll, including review of timekeeping records, payroll adjustments, deductions, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain payroll records and assist with employee benefit, pension, and payroll reporting requirements.
• Process accounts payable invoices, purchase orders, payment requests, and vendor documentation.
• Enter and maintain routine financial transactions and records.
• Compile documentation for account reconciliations, financial reporting, audits, and budget preparation.
• Provide support for utility billing, customer service, cash receipts, and general office functions; assist with backup coverage.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounts payable

Billing

Financial recordkeeping

Microsoft Office

Payroll software

Independence and teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in accounting/finance/business administration

Tools

MCSJ

Primepoint

Job description

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Finance Support Specialist - Mount Holly Municipal Utilities Authority.

Position Summary: Under general supervision, the Finance Support Specialist processes payroll and accounts payable and provides support for billing and general office functions. The position maintains accurate financial records, processes financial transactions, and assists with other finance and administrative functions as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll, including review of timekeeping records, payroll adjustments, deductions, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain payroll records and assist with employee benefit, pension, and payroll reporting requirements.
• Process accounts payable invoices, purchase orders, payment requests, and vendor documentation.
• Enter and maintain routine financial transactions and records.
• Compile documentation needed for account reconciliations, financial reporting, annual audits, and budget preparation.
• Provide support for utility billing, customer service, cash receipts, and general office functions, including backup coverage as assigned.
• Research routine discrepancies and refer more complex financial matters to supervisory staff.
• Maintain the confidentiality of payroll, personnel, customer, and financial information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience in payroll, accounts payable, bookkeeping, billing, or a related financial administrative function.
• Two or more years of related experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with payroll and accounts payable processes and financial recordkeeping.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, meet deadlines, and handle confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn financial and billing software.
• Experience with MCSJ or Primepoint software preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Salary Range

$60,000 to $70,000 annually

Benefits

• medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
• PERS pension
• short-term disability

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Holly Municipal Utilities Authority is an equal opportunity employer.