Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the daily accounting operations of the Town of Middletown. Duties include processing accounts payable, reviewing and verifying invoices, preparing vendor payments, recording financial transactions,reconciling accounts, and maintaining organized financial documentation. The position assists with monthly financial reporting, account reconciliation, andmonth-end closing activities while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with established Town financial policies and procedures.

The Staff Accountant works under the direction of the Financial Officer to support the efficient and responsible management of Town finances.

• Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
• Check figures,postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
• Receive, record,and bank cash, checks, and vouchers.
• Code documents according to company procedures.
• Receive, review,code, and match vendor invoices against supporting documentation.
• Issue timely payments via check, electronic fund transfers (EFT), or wire transfers, and disburse petty cash.
• Reconcile monthly vendor statements, investigate billing discrepancies, and resolve issues with suppliers.
• Maintain accurate accounting ledgers, file historical documents, and secure confidential financial data.
• Assist with year-endclose, generate accounts payable reports, and track expense reimbursements.

• Code data or other information
• File documents or records
• Maintain financial or account records
• Operate computers or computerized equipment
• Prepare documentation for invoices, contracts, transactions, grants, or regulatory compliance requirements
• Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business with 1-3 years of experience.
• Five years of job-related experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree is also acceptable.

• Time Management
  - Managing one's own time to ensure deadlines are met.
• Analytical and Detail Oriented
  - Paying close attention to detail while reviewing transactions for accuracy and appropriateness

• Databases — Createand edit databases, input and retrieve records, and create reports.
• Internet — Use computer applications and online resources.
• Navigation — Use operating system controls and switch between files and applications.
• Spreadsheets —Enter, manipulate, and format data; create worksheets, charts, and graphs.

• Physical Demands -Primarily sedentary office work involving prolonged sitting, occasional standing and walking, and repetitive keyboard and mouse use.
• Lifts weight or exerts force in work environment - Occasionally lifts and carries files,records, and office supplies weighing up to 20 pounds; duties are generally performed in an indoor office environment.
• Vision - Ability to readand review invoices, spreadsheets, financial statements, and computer screens;close visual attention is needed to verify numerical accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Holidays
• Vacation
• Town Funded HSAAccount

(full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday
- Friday; 8:00 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m.)

Employees serve a probationary period of six months before attaining regular status.