City Recorder

JOB SUMMARY

: This employee is responsible for a broad range of administrative, general management, accounting and support services under the direct supervision of the City Manager and the authority of the City Council. The employee is responsible for managing all financial aspects of the City to include the preparation, coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope. The employee is responsible for the preparation of resolutions/ordinances, preparation of the council and work study agendas, the recorder of meeting minutes and preparation of the formal minutes for all council and work study meetings. Additionally, this employee is responsible for the cash management functions and for the application and implementation of grants for the City.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Plans, performs, organizes, assigns and supervises all duties of the general accounting, billing and collection and general financial administration;
• Plans, schedules, organizes, directs and provides daily supervision over the City's Business Office
• Responsible for accounting and financial records for all funds of the City;
• Holds a non-voting seat and voice on the City Council;
• Responsible for the generation and presentation of resolutions/ordinances to the City Council and generation and maintaining of all agendas and minutes of the meetings of the governing body;
• Provides analysis and recommendations for policy issues and changes, interacts with Department Heads, City Manager, Mayor and City Council as needed;
• Acting custodian of records for all open records requests;
• Responsible for risk management administration including filings, premium administration, asset control and reporting;
• Prepares annual budgets and budgetary reporting for all funds of the City;
• Other related duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures for governmental finance;
• Knowledge of best supervisory and management techniques and skills;
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Excel and Word, data entry and use of a ten-key calculator;
• Strong organization skills and ability to work effectively with minimum supervision;
• Skilled active listener with ability to read with understanding and speak and write clearly and effectively;
• Ability to learn and accurately use applicable computer programs/software and office equipment including fax, scanner, copier machine, etc.;
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and deal effectively with the public;
• Ability to perform mathematical computations accurately and quickly;
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision;
• Must have strong work ethic and excellent work and attendance records;
• Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination, drug test and background check as well as be covered under Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) regulations which require pre-employment and random drug screenings and breath alcohol testing.

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

• A Batchelor's degree from an accredited college in Accounting, Business Administration is preferred;
• 5+ years of accounting, finance, and supervisory experience; OR
• A combination of education, training and financial experience to perform the essential job functions;
• MUST have the ability to obtain CMFO certification within 2 years of accepting position.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid driver's license;
• CPA, MBA or
• CMFO (Certified Municipal Financial Officer) desirable; Must have ability to become CMFO within two years of assuming recorder position;

Pay:

$50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person City Recorder 7622 Highway 25 East, Cross Plains, TN 37049 $50,000 a year - Full-time $50,000 a year - Full-time

JOB SUMMARY

: This employee is responsible for a broad range of administrative, general management, accounting and support services under the direct supervision of the City Manager and the authority of the City Council. The employee is responsible for managing all financial aspects of the City to include the preparation, coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope. The employee is responsible for the preparation of resolutions/ordinances, preparation of the council and work study agendas, the recorder of meeting minutes and preparation of the formal minutes for all council and work study meetings. Additionally, this employee is responsible for the cash management functions and for the application and implementation of grants for the City.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Plans, performs, organizes, assigns and supervises all duties of the general accounting, billing and collection and general financial administration;
• Plans, schedules, organizes, directs and provides daily supervision over the City's Business Office
• Responsible for accounting and financial records for all funds of the City;
• Holds a non-voting seat and voice on the City Council;
• Responsible for the generation and presentation of resolutions/ordinances to the City Council and generation and maintaining of all agendas and minutes of the meetings of the governing body;
• Provides analysis and recommendations for policy issues and changes, interacts with Department Heads, City Manager, Mayor and City Council as needed;
• Acting custodian of records for all open records requests;
• Responsible for risk management administration including filings, premium administration, asset control and reporting;
• Prepares annual budgets and budgetary reporting for all funds of the City;
• Other related duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures for governmental finance;
• Knowledge of best supervisory and management techniques and skills;
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Excel and Word, data entry and use of a ten-key calculator;
• Strong organization skills and ability to work effectively with minimum supervision;
• Skilled active listener with ability to read with understanding and speak and write clearly and effectively;
• Ability to learn and accurately use applicable computer programs/software and office equipment including fax, scanner, copier machine, etc.;
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and deal effectively with the public;
• Ability to perform mathematical computations accurately and quickly;
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision;
• Must have strong work ethic and excellent work and attendance records;
• Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination, drug test and background check as well as be covered under Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) regulations which require pre-employment and random drug screenings and breath alcohol testing.

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

• A Batchelor's degree from an accredited college in Accounting, Business Administration is preferred;
• 5+ years of accounting, finance, and supervisory experience; OR
• A combination of education, training and financial experience to perform the essential job functions;
• MUST have the ability to obtain CMFO certification within 2 years of accepting position.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid driver's license;
• CPA, MBA or
• CMFO (Certified Municipal Financial Officer) desirable; Must have ability to become CMFO within two years of assuming recorder position;

Pay:

$50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person