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Employment Opportunities: Accounting Clerk

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Accounting Clerk 

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West Whiteland Township (WWT) is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Accounting Clerk.   WWT is a suburban community along the fast growing US 202 corridor in Chester County, with a resident population of 17,000 and a daytime population of 35,000.  

     The successful applicant will act as primary support to the bookkeeper for financial administration of the Township; be responsible for various accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll functions and for maintaining accurate account ledgers and accounting data; prepare, process and mail the semi-annual sewer billing; responsible for maintaining certain asset, liability, revenue and expenditure spreadsheets; assist in the annual budget preparation; prepare departmental operating reports, letters, narrative and statistical reports; and perform other duties as required by the Finance Director.

     Qualified applicants will have thorough knowledge, training and experience in accounting principles and practices; considerable knowledge, training and experience in GAAP, GASB and administrative policies governing municipal financial practices and procedures; some experience in governmental accounting; Considerable maturity in dealing with departmental staff, governmental officials and the general public; and thorough knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.   Qualified applicants must be proficient working in an MS Office and Windows environment.  Experience with Munis, or similar fund general ledger accounting software a plus.   Associates Degree in accounting or finance required. 

     Subject to criminal and credit checks, and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.   Salary range of $33,000-$35,000, dependent upon qualifications.   Benefits include health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, pension plan, optional deferred compensation plan, and credit union membership. 

     Applications are available at West Whiteland Township Municipal Building, 101 Commerce Drive, Exton, PA from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm M-F, or on-line at www.westwhiteland.org.  Submit completed application, along with resume and salary history to West Whiteland Township, Attn: Finance Director, 101 Commerce Drive, Exton, PA 19341. Applications will be accepted through March 12, 2010.  No telephone inquiries.  WWT is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability status.

Expires

3/12/2010 
Attachments
Accounting Clerk Job Description.pdf    
WWT Job Application.pdf    
Created at 2/17/2010 11:50 AM  by Administrator 
Last modified at 2/17/2010 11:53 AM  by Administrator 
Contact Information
West Whiteland Township
101 Commerce Drive
Exton, PA 19341

Phone: 610-363-9525
Fax: 610-363-5099

Code Administration Fax:
610-280-7739

Police, Non-Emergency
610-363-0200

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8:30 AM - 5 PM
Monday thru Friday

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