CITY OF WENDELL CITY CLERK/TREASURER

Full-Time | Exempt | $56,000-$68,000 annually, DOE and qualifications The City of Wendell is accepting applications for a full-time City Clerk/Treasurer. This position performs the City's statutory clerk functions and is responsible for financial administration, accounting, budgeting, payroll, official records, and other administrative functions. The City Clerk/Treasurer reports to the Mayor and provides day-to-day supervision and training for assigned administrative staff. Key Responsibilities

• Prepare City Council agendas and meeting materials, attend meetings, prepare official minutes, and maintain ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other official records.
• Serve as custodian of City records and administer public records requests, records retention, and disposition.
• Perform, review, and supervise City financial operations, including general ledger accounting, accounts payable and receivable, cash receipts and deposits, utility billing, payroll, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Assist in preparing and administering the annual City budget, monitor revenues and expenditures, maintain internal controls, and work with the City's independent auditor.
• Administer employee records, payroll and benefit functions, and assigned personnel functions under the direction of the Mayor.
• Coordinate licenses, permits, elections, statutory filings, and other Clerk/Treasurer responsibilities.
• Research applicable laws, regulations, accounting guidance, policies, and software procedures and seek appropriate professional guidance when necessary. Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, or a related field preferred.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, governmental finance, municipal administration, or a related field preferred; municipal government experience is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of governmental fund accounting, general ledger, bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, journal entries, and internal controls.
• Experience with an integrated accounting or enterprise financial management system preferred. Caselle or comparable municipal/governmental accounting software experience is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, judgment, research, and supervisory skills.
• Must be able to successfully complete required background and reference checks, be bondable, and meet other position requirements.

Compensation and Benefits Salary range is $56,000-$68,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. The City provides a full-time employee benefit package. Some evening or weekend work is required. How to Apply Submit a City of Wendell employment application and résumé to the City of Wendell. Applicants should describe relevant accounting, governmental finance, municipal administration, financial software, and supervisory experience. Application deadline and submission instructions will be provided by the City.

Pay:

$56,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person