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Finance Manager
The Finance Manager is an exempt position that reports to the Town Administrator.
General Definition of Work: The Finance Manager, under the general supervision of the Town Administrator, manages the billing and accounts receivables, collections, payroll, benefits administration, budget administration, financial reconciliation, bookkeeping and oversees utility billing with assistance from the Administrative Assistant/Billing Clerk and other Town administrative staff.
Purpose: The primary purpose of this role is to maintain all financial records of the Town, to process accounts payable and accounts receivable, and oversee employee benefit enrollment and administration.
Essential Tasks: • Maintains the financial records of the Town. • Participates in the annual budget development. • Maintains and produces financial reports as needed. • Manages all payroll processes. • Assists with walk-in customers, and general telephone calls and emails. • Assists with the Town’s benefit packages including retirement, worker’s compensation and disability, healthcare, and related benefits. • Serves as primary contact to audit firm. • Ensures that all financial transactions are properly coded. • Serves as primary contact for all utility inquiries and quarterly water billing. • Performs other related duties as assigned or required. Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities: • The Finance Manager must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. • The Finance Manager must be able to utilize standard office equipment and applications including email, phone, copier, Microsoft office software, Quickbooks, and document management. • The Finance Manager must be proficient in QuickBooks.
Education and Experience: • The Finance Manager should have a minimum of 5 years of experience with QuickBooks, and administrative experience that would enable them to effectively perform the job. • A high school diploma or equivalent is required. • A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is preferred. Physical Requirements: • Must have the use of sensory skills as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls to effectively communicate and interact with other employees, elected officials, and the public using the telephone and personal contact. • Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. • Moderate levels of walking, standing, sitting, and lifting. Special Requirements: • Possession of a valid Maryland driver’s license. • The Finance Manager must adhere to the highest ethical standards. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
The Town of St. Michaels does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
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