Municipal Finance Administrator: Budget, Grants & Audit

Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce; Hampden (ME); On-site; USD 82,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401a retirement plan

MainePERS retirement plan

Health plan with HRA

Dental

Vision

Short-term disability

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Job summary

The Town of Hampden in Hampden, Maine, is seeking a full-time Finance Administrator to supervise and communicate fiscal operations under the Human Resources Director, working with the Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer to evaluate and recommend fiscal policy.

This 40-hour in-office position offers a pay range of $81,997-$104,652 per year and a comprehensive benefits package including retirement options, health plan with HRA, dental, vision, short-term disability, and paid holidays, vacation and sick

Responsibilities

• Maintain all official accounting records in conformance with generally accepted government accounting principles
• Reconcile all accounts to the General Ledger and keep accurate records
• Participate in the preparation of the annual budget
• Participate in the preparation of the annual audit
• Analyze, interpret and communicate financial operating results to provide information to the Treasurer, Deputy Treasurer and Department Heads
• Monitor status of all bank accounts
• Assist in maintaining records regarding debt obligations and payment due dates for all bonds, notes, leases or other financial commitments of the Town’s General Fund and Sewer Fund
• Maintain a comprehensive, accurate and timely financial system for the Town
• Assume full responsibility for the Finance Department in the absence of the Treasurer and/or the Human Resources Director
• Stay current with municipal finance regulations, statutes, policies and legislation, and keep the Town Manager apprised of information regarding issues that are applicable to the Town of Hampden
• Assist with special projects requiring research into subjects including payroll, accounts payable, and budget information
• Verify and reconcile errors to maintain proper accounting records and prepare journals to reconcile errors and adjustments
• Assist Treasurer/ Deputy Treasurer in Tax Anticipation Notes, Bond Anticipation Notes and other borrowing/Debt Service and finance duties as requested
• Finalize cash up, process deposits for separate funds, update and post C/R journal
• Receipt online purchases including admin, code, rec, pool, transfer station, library and ambulance receivables
• Resolve NSF checks through to final collection
• Maintain all grant accounting

Job description

The Town of Hampden in Hampden, Maine, is seeking a full-time Finance Administrator to supervise and communicate fiscal operations under the Human Resources Director, working with the Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer to evaluate and recommend fiscal policy.

This 40-hour in-office position offers a pay range of $81,997-$104,652 per year and a comprehensive benefits package including retirement options, health plan with HRA, dental, vision, short-term disability, and paid holidays, vacation and sick