The township's fiscal department is responsible for the accounting of all funds which the township receives and pays out. From the township's payroll to office supplies, the administration of the fiscal department keeps a close eye on township funds, along with the township's elected fiscal officer. Working with the administrator and other department heads, the fiscal department is responsible for the presentation of the annual budget for approval by the township trustees. It also cautiously invests any available money for additional income. A department philosophy is that consistent small savings township-wide can result in substantial savings in each fiscal year.
Jim was hired as the Accounting and Budget Director in August 2008. His responsibilities include overseeing the entire Accounting System including the Accounts Payable, Payroll and Fixed Assets. He along with the Administrator and Department Managers develops the Budget and submits to the Trustees for approval. He coordinates the bi-annual audit and writes the annual audit reports. Jim is the Administrator of the Image Silo project which electronically scans Township documents for safekeeping and future retrieval. He oversees the Electronic Agenda system the Township has implemented. Jim also assists in the supervision of the Information Technology program at the Township.
Jim is a graduate of Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan with a BA in Accounting and is a Certified Government Financial Manager.
Jim comes to the Township after having been the Finance Director of Monroe County, Michigan for fifteen years and the Chief Financial Officer of a Behavioral Health Agency for 10 years. He has served on the Board of Education of Whiteford Schools and on the Monroe County Pension Board. Jim is married to Diana and has two adult children, Jimmy who resides in Wilmington, Delaware and works in professional Baseball and Theresa who resides in Sylvania Township and is a CPA.
Vicki Alspach
Financial Analyst
419-882-0031 Ext 1508
Vicki has been employed with the Township since October 16, 1989. In her current position as financial Analyst, she works with the Accounting & Budget Director and the Fiscal Officer to monitor the Township’s revenue and expense accounts, processes requisitions and purchase orders and helps to oversee that financial compliance requirements are followed for grants that are awarded to the Township. She is also responsible for the monthly and yearly reconciliation of the Township’s accounting system and bank statements as well as serves as the back-up for accounts payable and payroll.
Linda Gilsdorf
Payroll Specialist
419-882-0031 Ext 1522
lgilsdorf@sylvaniatownship.com
Linda started with Sylvania Township in August 2000 as a receptionist. In 2003 she accepted the position of Payroll Specialist where her responsibilities include management of the time keeping program, payroll and submitting pension reports to the various pension boards.
Sheila Henry
Financial Analyst II
419-882-0031 Ext 1520
shenry@sylvaniatownship.comSheila joined Sylvania Township working part time in December 2006 and became full time in October of 2010. Her primary responsibilities are accounts payable, cash receipts and asset management. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Office Administration and Business Education from Miami University.