Town of St. Michaels Accepting Applications for Finance Manager

The Town of St. Michaels is recruiting for a full-time Finance Manager, under the general supervision of the Town Administrator. This individual manages the billing and accounts receivables, collections, payroll, benefits administration, budget administration, financial reconciliation, bookkeeping and oversees utility billing with assistance from the Administrative Assistant/Billing Clerk and other Town administrative staff.

Essential Tasks:

• Maintains the financial records of the Town.
• Participates in the annual budget development.
• Maintains and produces financial reports as needed.
• Manages all payroll processes.
• Assists with walk-in customers, and general telephone calls and emails.
• Assists with the Town’s benefit packages including retirement, worker’s compensation and disability, healthcare, and related benefits.
• Serves as primary contact to audit firm.
• Ensures that all financial transactions are properly coded.
• Serves as primary contact for all utility inquiries and quarterly water billing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• The Finance Manager must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The Finance Manager must be able to utilize standard office equipment and applications including email, phone, copier, Microsoft office software, Quickbooks, and document management.
• The Finance Manager must be proficient in QuickBooks.

Education and Experience:

• The Finance Manager should have a minimum of 5 years of experience with QuickBooks, and administrative experience that would enable them to effectively perform the job.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. 
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is preferred.

The Town of St. Michaels offers a generous benefit package including health care, paid vacation, paid sick leave, a pension plan through Maryland State Retirement System, and encourages training and development. Competitive salary dependent upon qualifications. 

Please send an application for employment, resume, and cover letter to the address below by end of the business day March 31, 2025.  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

The Town of St. Michaels does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

St. Michaels Town Hall
Attn: Human Resources Department
P.O. Box 206
St. Michaels, MD 21663
Phone: 410-745-9535
hrdept [at] stmichaelsmd.gov (hrdept[at]stmichaelsmd[dot]gov)