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Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team in Scarsdale, New York. This contract-to-permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to manage financial operations and ensure compliance with accounting standards and local regulations. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in bookkeeping, municipal accounting, and financial management while working collaboratively with the Board of Fire Commissioners and staff.
Responsibilities:
• Maintain accurate financial records and accounts in compliance with government accounting standards and New York State laws.
• Manage the Fire District’s budget, including monitoring expenditures, revenue collection, and capital project spending.
• Prepare detailed monthly financial reports for the Board of Fire Commissioners and assist with annual budget development.
• Oversee payroll, employee benefits administration, and reporting for retirement systems and length of service awards.
• Facilitate short-term and long-term financial planning, including capital improvement initiatives and debt issuance.
• Ensure compliance with bond requirements and coordinate annual external and state audits.
• Handle financial transactions such as signing checks, making deposits, and reconciling accounts.
• Process budget transfers and line increases while maintaining thorough financial documentation.
• Administer investments and provide accurate monthly reporting.
• Manage post-payroll functions, including deferred compensation processing.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in governmental or municipal accounting.
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and Windows-based applications.
• Knowledge of accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and bank reconciliations.
• Familiarity with financial reporting and compliance standards.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with staff and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with precision.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical financial practices.
Responsibilities:
• Maintain accurate financial records and accounts in compliance with government accounting standards and New York State laws.
• Manage the Fire District’s budget, including monitoring expenditures, revenue collection, and capital project spending.
• Prepare detailed monthly financial reports for the Board of Fire Commissioners and assist with annual budget development.
• Oversee payroll, employee benefits administration, and reporting for retirement systems and length of service awards.
• Facilitate short-term and long-term financial planning, including capital improvement initiatives and debt issuance.
• Ensure compliance with bond requirements and coordinate annual external and state audits.
• Handle financial transactions such as signing checks, making deposits, and reconciling accounts.
• Process budget transfers and line increases while maintaining thorough financial documentation.
• Administer investments and provide accurate monthly reporting.
• Manage post-payroll functions, including deferred compensation processing.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in governmental or municipal accounting.
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and Windows-based applications.
• Knowledge of accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and bank reconciliations.
• Familiarity with financial reporting and compliance standards.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with staff and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with precision.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical financial practices.
