Assistant Business Office Manager

Job TitleThis is very responsible professional accounting, administrative and supervisory work involving the performance of a variety of professional financial control and business office functions.Job DescriptionThis position involves assisting the Office Manager of the Water and Sewer Divisions in the day-to-day operation of the business office of a public utility and for the implementation of finance policy, procedures, systems and audit recommendations. Duties may include utility billing, account reconciliations, accounting for various funds, monthly financial reports, year-end reports, financial analysis and internal audit. The position also requires making difficult accounting technical decisions and decisions related to service terminations, customer bankruptcies and foreclosures.QualificationsConsiderable knowledge of office procedures and accounting principles and practices including financial reporting requirements and utility rate structure. Considerable knowledge of governmental and enterprise accounting principles and procedures, including auditing, payroll and budgeting. Considerable knowledge of the operations of municipal utility business office from an accounting and customer service perspective, including billing, collections, and payroll procedures. Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other agencies and the general public. Good knowledge of general statutes that relate to water and sewer enterprise funds and to bankruptcies and foreclosures. Good knowledge of utility rate structures. Good ability in written and oral communication. A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in accounting, plus three (3) years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including computerized accounting systems, or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience substituting on a year for year basis. At least one (1) year of work experience must be in a supervisory capacity. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's License.Supplemental InformationThis posting will close immediately once the 50th application has been submitted and received by the Human Resources Department. This posting only remains open till the closing date listed above in the event that 50 applications have not been received.To apply, please visit are also available at the Department of Human Resources located in Room #301 of the Town Hall, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492.Examination: Written - 100% or Oral - 100% or Background Evaluation - 100% or Written - 50%/Oral - 50% or Written - 50%/Background Evaluation - 50% or Oral - 50%/Background Evaluation - 50%.BenefitsThe Town of Wallingford offers an excellent benefits package which includes the following:Define Benefit Pension Plan (Cash Balance Plan for new hires) Full-Time EmployeeOptional (non-matching) 457-B Retirement Plan (403B If Hired in Education Department) Full-Time EmployeesPaid Sick Leave (Based on Collective Bargaining Agreements) & CT Sick Time Leave Full-Time EmployeesCT Sick Time Leave Part-Time EmployeesPaid Vacation Leave (Based on Collective Bargaining Agreements) Full-Time EmployeesIndividual & Family Health & Dental Insurance (High-Deductible Health Plan with a Health Saving Account & Some PPOs) Full-Time Employees13 Paid Holidays Full-Time EmployeesEmployer Paid Life Insurance Full-Time Employees