Borough Manager Jobs

The Borough of Matawan is seeking a motivated and organized Staff Accountant, who is detail-oriented and reliable, to join its Finance Department. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the municipality's day-to-day financial operations, with particular emphasis on banking and cash management, accounts payable, and escrow account administration. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional to contribute to the sound fiscal management of local government. The selected individual will be responsible for professional-level municipal accounting work, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable and receivable, grant tracking, and utility billing coordination. This role reports to the Borough CFO / Treasurer

Duties:

• General Ledger and Reconciliations: maintain and reconcile the general ledger in accordance with GAAP and applicable state and municipal accounting standards, monitor bank accounts, as well as subsidiary accounts, managing the daily and monthly bank reconciliations across all municipal accounts.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Process vendor invoices, purchase orders, and collections. Monitor cash positions and assist with cash flow reporting, process and verify wire transfers, ACH transactions, and electronic payments, serve as a liaison with municipal banking institutions to resolve discrepancies.
• Fund & Grant Accounting: Track restricted municipal funds and manage grant reimbursements.
• Budget & Audit Support: Assist department heads and the Chief Financial Officer with annual budget preparations, capital improvement schedules, and year-end audit workpapers.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare routine and ad-hoc financial statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports for the borough council and oversight committees.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Proven office experience with excellent communication skills—both verbal and written.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), and general computer literacy essential for daily tasks, spreadsheets and formulas, and record keeping.

Must satisfy background check. NJ residency required by State Statute. Join us in this vital role where your organizational talents will help keep municipal operations running smoothly! We value proactive individuals who thrive on delivering exceptional service while supporting our community’s needs through dedicated financial work.

Interested candidates shall submit cover letter, resume and professional references to employment@matawanborough.com no later than 10:00 AM, November 20, 2026. The Borough reserves the right to conduct interviews prior to November 20, 2026 as qualified candidates are identified. All Application materials are deemed confidential to the extent permitted by applicable law. The Borough of Matawan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Types: Full-Time, $45,000 - $55,000 / year

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm

Ability to Commute: Matawan, NJ 07747 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Matawan, NJ 07747 (Required)

Work Location: In person