RFP Borough Auditor - 2014

The Borough of Atlantic Highlands seeks a qualified municipal accountant (or firm) to serve as the Borough Auditor for calendar year 2014, performing the statutory audit of the 2013 financial records and related financial services. The auditor will be responsible for a suite of nine deliverables, including audits of multiple municipal funds, preparation of annual debt and financial statements, assistance with the 2014 budget, and completion of the State Single Audit for the Public Assistance Fund. Qualification requires a minimum of eight years as a Registered Municipal Accountant, a clean ethics record, and sufficient staffing support. Proposals must be submitted in nine hard‑copy copies, sealed, by 11:00 a.m. on December 3 2013, with no electronic submissions accepted. • Conduct statutory audit of all 2013 municipal funds (Current, Trust, Capital, Harbor Utility, Water/Sewer, etc.). • Prepare annual debt statements, financial statements, tax verifications, and assist with the 2014 budget. • Perform the State Single Audit of the Public Assistance Fund and any additional audit services requested by the Governing Body. • Must meet an 8‑year Registered Municipal Accountant experience threshold and possess no disciplinary history. • Proposal package includes resume, firm background, ethics certification, fee schedule, and required certificates, all delivered in sealed hard‑copy format.