Accountant

Lansdale Borough•Lansdale, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Borough is seeking a dedicated, analytical, and highly disciplined professional to join our Finance Department as a full-time Borough Accountant. This career-track position is ideal for an individual looking to establish a long-term career in local government finance. The successful candidate will manage complex financial operations spanning both general government funds and significant municipal enterprise funds (Electric and Wastewater systems) serving between 5,500 and 9,000 customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited four-year college or university.
Minimum 2 years' experience required.
Municipal accounting experience preferred.
Project Accounting experience required.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, financial modeling).
A strong passion for data analysis, problem-solving, and identifying financial trends.
Absolute integrity, uncompromised honesty, and strict financial discipline.

Nice To Haves

A genuine desire to build a career in Pennsylvania municipal government.
Familiarity with municipal accounting software or public sector fund accounting.

Responsibilities

Maintain and balance general government funds and large-scale utility enterprise funds.
Perform deep-dive financial analysis, revenue forecasting, and expenditure tracking.
Assist with billing reconciliations, rate analysis, and financial reporting for the electric and wastewater systems.
Build, maintain, and optimize complex financial models using advanced spreadsheets.
Assist in preparing annual financial statements and documentation for municipal auditors.
Ensure all financial transactions adhere to the Pennsylvania Borough Code, GAAP, and GASB standards.