CITY CLERK/TREASURER

The City of Monroeville is currently accepting applications for City Clerk/Treasurer. This is an appointed position with the current term expiring in November 2025. Under the administrative direction of the Mayor, the employee serves as the City Clerk and Treasurer, and as the designated custodian of municipal records and accounts. The employee is responsible for preparing, maintaining, and attesting to the official records of action taken by the City Council in regular, work sessions, and special/called meetings. The employee is required to exercise initiative and excellent judgment in planning and executing work, subject to legal requirements and to the general policies established and approved by the Mayor and City Council. Enacts and complies with all required processes and functions of a Municipal Treasurer. The City Clerk interacts with the public on a regular basis, effectively supervises and provides guidance for subordinate employees, and represents the City in a professional and official capacity.

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or related field from an accredited college or university; masters’ degree in public administration is preferred. Possess a certification as a Certified Municipal Clerk, or ability to earn the certification within 3 years, at least five years municipal or business administration experience, 2 years supervisory work experience and handling funds in an receivables or payables role, 2years experience in a government or public agency is strongly preferred. Applicants must have supervisory experience; good typing, computer and grammar skills; knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting and possess understanding of accounting; ability to understand and communicate city ordinances and Alabama code. Applicants must be able to attend over-night training, obtain Notary Public status, pass a pre-employment background and drug screening, and will be required to become bonded and file annual ethics reporting as required by State. Applicant must live within in the city limits, or have the ability to move into the city limits within 6 months of hire. This job is a senior-level job afforded a high degree of latitude in making decisions and solving problems. This job is identified as a security-sensitive job. The starting base salary will be $21.99/hour or $45,739.20. Salary will be commensurate upon experience. Preference will be given to internal applicants first.

Applications will be accepted at City Hall at 125 East Claiborne Street, Monroeville. Resumes can be mailed to: City of Monroeville, P. O. Box 147, Monroeville, AL 36461. Deadline for applications is May 28th, 2021. The City is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.19 - $42.20 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Supervising experience: 2 years (Preferred)
• Governmental accounting: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person