Summary: 

The Township Accounting Specialist is responsible for Township financial processing, in conjunction with the Township Finance Department, in accordance with Township policies related to accounting, State Board of Accounts best practice, and generally accepted accounting principles. In all instances, the Township Accounting Specialist will support and uphold Federal and State law, procedures, and vision. The incumbent works with people in the department, throughout government, and those who reside in Wayne Township, with diplomacy, tact and patience.

Position Description 

Department: Wayne Township Services

Position: Township Accounting Specialist

Position Reports To: Township Trustee

Revision Date: August 2026

Summary: The Township Accounting Specialist is responsible for Township financial processing, in conjunction with the Township Finance Department, in accordance with Township policies related to accounting, State Board of Accounts best practice, and generally accepted accounting principles. In all instances, the Township Accounting Specialist will support and uphold Federal and State law, procedures, and vision. The incumbent works with people in the department, throughout government, and those who reside in Wayne Township, with diplomacy, tact and patience.

Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable

Review invoices, pairing with the appropriate, approved purchase order and packing slips

Properly code invoices for accounting entry

Township credit card reconciliation

Maintenance of Tom’s Web vendor list

Provide documents and other necessary items for accounting department and/or contractor

Accounts Receivable

Code receipts appropriately for entry

Manage and code ambulance billing

Manage and track medical insurance payments from retirees

Input employee information and changes into Paylocity

Assist with payroll input and processing

Prepare Township board meeting agendas and minutes

Email agendas and minutes to board members and appropriate Township personnel

Perform other duties as requested

Skills and Experience:

High School graduate or equivalent

Two or more years in Township Assistance or equivalent experience

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Understanding of accounting principles, knowledge of payroll processing

High level of organizational skills

Facility with numbers, calculations 

Skilled in the use of a personal computer and the Microsoft suite of software programs; experience with database utilization

Functions:

This position requires long periods of sitting and standing

A high degree of interpersonal interaction, speaking with individuals and groups is

required, including with some who may be stressed and/or agitated

Employees may be required to lift and carry up to 20 lbs

Dexterity, use of a computer keyboard is required

Ability to perform basic math calculations, and make decisions based on laws and 

policies, and the ability to interpret those laws and policies

Must have the ability to prioritze a workload, meet deadlines, adjust based on demands, 

and organize a number of projects, and work through a number of process toward

project completion.

Ability to maintain confidentiality, use discretion with personal and private information

Must be able to make decisions, with information available, in stressful situations