Part-Time Finance Specialist - Franklin Township, Franklin County

Part-Time Finance Specialist
Franklin Township, Franklin County

Franklin Township, Franklin County, is seeking a dynamic municipal professional for the position of a Part-time Finance Specialist. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to take a hands-on approach to budgeting, revenue collection, processing accounts payable and receivables, and fiscal and tax reporting.

A successful candidate will have strong written and oral communication skills. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

The full job description is available below. Please submit your resume, three reference letters, and salary requirements to Steve Mazer, Administrator, Franklin Township, at 2193 Frank Rd, Columbus, OH 43223. For consideration, resumes must be submitted by May 1, 2025.

Part-Time Finance Specialist (20-25 hours per week)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This is a financial position that is responsible for assisting the Administrative Department in the management and maintenance of all finance records and transactions in the Township.

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK:

This job description is designed to accurately reflect job duties. However, it may not be all-inclusive and other job-related duties might be required.

• Provides financial information to department heads and participates in the review and analysis of the township’s budget. May be required to make presentations to the Board of Trustees.
• Assist with all aspects of accounting & finance, including but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, permitting revenues, pensions, cash management, banking, auditing, internal control, budgeting, government & tax reporting
• Assists with the budgeting of the finance & administration departmental purchases.
• Prepares journal entries and provides in-depth account analysis as needed.
• Prepares pension fund information
• Complete account reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Compiles reports and correspondence; researches, prepares, and files required reports and forms to federal, state, and local agencies. Assist with the preparation of all year-end financial reports.
• Other duties, as necessary. 

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of governmental accounting standards
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook 
• Knowledge of Uniform Accounting Network (UAN), preferred

ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with employee information and records.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complicated problems.
• Ability to interact with the general public, staff, and Township Officials.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum 3 years of professional accounting experience involving fiscal and budgetary activities in a governmental, private, or non-profit organization.

• Knowledge of public finance and fiscal planning, organization and functions of governmental accounting, payroll and accounts payable functions, budgetary accounting, and reporting systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 50% of the workday.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with the board, management, coworkers,
• The Finance Specialist can be considered a hybrid position once the chosen candidate receives all necessary training.

Franklin Township is an equal-opportunity employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.