City Clerk/Treasurer

Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented City Clerk/Treasurer to join our municipal team. This pivotal role combines the responsibilities of managing city records, overseeing financial operations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive approach to public service, demonstrate strong financial acumen, and possess excellent organizational skills. As a key leader within the city government, you will facilitate transparent communication between departments, elected officials, and the community while maintaining accurate financial records and supporting sound fiscal management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain comprehensive city records, including official documents, ordinances, resolutions, and meeting minutes, ensuring accessibility and compliance with legal requirements.
• Oversee all financial activities of the city, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, and cash management to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and present detailed financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and budget analyses that support informed decision-making by city officials.
• Conduct regular account reconciliations such as general ledger accounting, bank reconciliations, and account analysis to uphold financial integrity.
• Manage regulatory reporting obligations in accordance with federal, state, and local standards such as GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards), SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act), and other applicable frameworks.
• Lead budgeting processes by forecasting revenues and expenditures to align with strategic goals while monitoring fiscal health through financial concepts like double entry bookkeeping and financial analysis.
• Utilize accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, or similar platforms to streamline financial management tasks efficiently.

Experience

• Proven experience in governmental accounting or public sector finance is essential; familiarity with non-profit accounting is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated expertise in technical accounting areas including corporate accounting, regulatory reporting, GAAP compliance, and internal control procedures.
• Strong background in cash management practices such as account reconciliation, forecasting, and account analysis to optimize municipal resources.
• Hands-on experience with financial software systems like QuickBooks or Xero is required; familiarity with Sage is a plus.
• Knowledge of payroll processing procedures along with general ledger reconciliation skills to ensure accurate financial records.
• Ability to interpret complex financial concepts related to public administration while maintaining high attention to detail in all tasks.
• Excellent communication skills for preparing clear financial report writing and presenting findings effectively to stakeholders. Join us in this rewarding role where your expertise will directly impact the community’s growth and prosperity!

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $24