ALPINE BOROUGH- CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/TAX COLLECTOR (FULL-TIME)

The Borough of Alpine is seeking a hands-on professional who has strong analytical skills and experience to provide financial leadership within the Borough. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the Borough’s financial operations, collection of taxes, payroll and pension administration.  Must have direct experience in municipal budgeting and fiscal matters, and capital budgets. This opportunity is advertised as one position, but the Borough extends the right to separate the positions for the right candidates. Possessing both New Jersey CMFO and CTC certifications is
preferred with a minimum of three years’ experience as CFO/Tax Collector. Will consider candidates with CTC and enrolled in classes for CMFO. Candidate responsible for budget preparation including User Friendly Budget Intro/Adoption Worksheet, tax rate determination, posting to the Edmunds
Financial System, and familiarity with the NJ FAST system. Duties include all bank reconciliations, general ledger, year-end closing entries, subsidiary ledger reconciliations, grant accounting, Best Practices Inventory, debt service analysis, payroll, pension and State Health Benefit Plan processing/reporting, financial forecasting and projections, finance related ordinances and resolutions, accounts payable/receivable, escrow accounts and Trust Fund monitoring. Candidate will supervise and perform the work involved in billing and collection of property taxes, Tax Search Officer and related duties as required; preliminary, final and added/omitted tax general ledger entries, monthly reconciliation and reports. Responsibilities include the tax sale process, reporting, lien redemption, State and County tax appeals. Microsoft Office software and Edmunds Financial Accounting and Tax Software is a must. Benefits and salary DOQ. The Borough reserves the right to interview and/or select a candidate prior to the closing of this ad. Must be a New Jersey resident. The Borough is an EEO/ADA employer. Qualified candidates to submit cover letter, resume, job history, salary requirements and two references via the Borough Clerk’s Office (swehmann@alpinenj.org) no later than January 31, 2024.

ALPINE BOROUGH- PLANNING BOARD SECRETARY, (PART-TIME)

The Borough of Alpine is seeking a part time Planning Board Secretary.  The board secretary shall attend one meeting per month, hold office hours, take minutes of all board proceedings, respond to telephone and e-mail messages promptly, and fulfill such duties as the Chairperson may specify. Candidates applying for the position must have knowledge of Land Use Law and previous municipal Planning Board experience.  The secretary shall review information on forms submitted by applicants or contained in documents for completeness or accuracy. Must organize/maintain department files, both electronic and hard copy. Additionally, the secretary will accept funds and maintain balances on escrow accounts. Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with elected officials, engineers, board members, the public and other borough employees. Benefits and salary DOQ. The Borough reserves the right to interview and/or select a candidate prior to the closing of this ad. Must be a New Jersey resident. The Borough is an EEO/ADA employer. Send resume and cover letter and references to the Borough Clerk’s Office (swehmann@alpinenj.org).