Multi-disciplined firm experienced SEC and reporting obligations in municipal auditing procedures, bond law, appearing before the Local Finance Board, arbitrage, municipal budgeting and purchasing. The applicant must meet and possess all certifications necessary to practice as a Municipal Auditor in the State of New Jersey including but not limited to RMA certification. Additionally, as a minimum, the firm shall have five (5) years experience as a Township Auditor for municipalities in the State of New Jersey with similarly sized budgets. The applicant must demonstrate a high degree of knowledge of the following: The finance and operation of local government in New Jersey; and Department of Community Affairs’ Local Finance Notices and their rules and regulations for municipal finance administration; and New Jersey State financial statutes, including but not limited to: NJSA 40A:11 Local Public Contracts Law; NJSA 40A:4 Local Budget Law; NJSA 40A:2 Local Bond Law; NJSA 40A:9-22.1 Government Ethics Law; NJSA 47:1A Open Public Records Law; NJSA 40A:5 Local Fiscal Affairs Law; All other financial matters pertaining to Townships, including budgets, assessments, monitoring reports, investments, audit controls, year-end accounting, Annual Financial Statements, budget preparation, annual audit, supplemental debt statements, etc. and a high degree of knowledge and familiarity with municipal trust funds, developer escrow accounts, utility budgets and dedications by rider. The applicant must also meet all certifications necessary to practice as the State of New Jersey.
