The Finance Department is responsible for all financial transactions of the Township of Berlin. The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

- Custody and Investment of all Township funds.

-  Provide assistance to the Mayor and Council in the preparation of the  Annual Budget.

- Maintenance of all financial records for  the Township including a complete General Ledger for all funds as well as Monthly and Annual Reporting of  all  revenues and appropriations.

-  Handling of all aspects of Debt Service including payment schedules and correspondence with attorneys concerning temporary and permanent financing.

- Provide assistance and oversight to departments in regards to Purchasing functions in accordance with State and Township regulations

- Processing of Accounts Payables in accordance with State and Township regulations

- Developing and maintaining an Internal Control System to safeguard Township assets

-Preparation of the Annual Financial Statements and Annual Debt Statements in accordance with State regulations

-Preparation and coordination of Bank Reconciliations

-Compilation of Fixed Asset Reports for audit presentation

-Preparation of Financial Reporting for Grants including handling of all reimbursement requirements

-Preparation of Payroll for Township employees including the preparation of all Federal and state tax fillings.