Multi-disciplined firm experienced 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. 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: a) The finance and operation of local government in New Jersey b) Department of Community Affairs’ Local Finance Bulletins and their plethora of rules and regulations for municipal finance administration c) New Jersey State financial statutes, including but not limited to: i) N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. (Local Public Contracts Law) ii) N.J.S.A. 40A:4-1 et seq. (Local Budget Law) iii) N.J.S.A. 40A:2-1 et seq. (Local Bond Law) iv) N.J.S.A. 40A:9-22.1 et seq. (Local Government Ethics Law) d) 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.
