CLOSED Open Position – Financial Clerk

Date Posted: Wednesday, April 10th, 2019

The Town of Townsend, Delaware is accepting applications for the position of Financial Clerk.  Responsible for performing the day to day processing of financial transactions to ensure that municipal finances are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner.

Applicants must be knowledgeable of general accounting principles and regulations, financial record keeping and reporting.  Ideally the successful candidate will have an understanding of filing requirements to maintain compliance, accounts payable and accounts receivable procedures, reconciliation protocols, payroll processing and assisting with budgeting.     

We seek an individual with a proven history of initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently.  A minimum of 3 to 5 years of governmental accounting or fiscal management is preferred.

Interested applicants should forward cover letter and resume to Mr. Anthony S. Mangeri, Town Manager, via e-mail at amangeri@townsend.delaware.gov.  Resumes are being accepted until May 3, 2019 or until position is filled.