Finance Department-Deputy Treasurer/Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Deputy Treasurer/Clerk-Finance Office

If you're the go to subject matter expert in your finance office and are looking for your next calling, this post is for you!  The City of Watertown is looking for Deputy Treasurer/Clerk to support the Finance Office!  From preparing journal entries and reconciling bank transactions to supporting elections and assisting with budget development and tax bill preparation, every day brings new opportunities to contribute and grow.

Under the general supervision of the Finance Director, and in accordance with all laws and statutes of the State of Wisconsin and the policies of the City of Watertown, performs a wide range of clerical and administrative support functions for the Finance Department. Performs the work of the Finance Director or City Clerk as delegated in the absence of these officials. Unless assigned temporarily, there are no supervisory responsibilities.

This supporting position is responsible for assisting in the organization, direction, and coordination of all activities of the Finance Department to include processing subsidiary ledger accounting tasks, general ledger financial reconciliation, tax billing and collecting, audit preparation, issuing municipal licenses, and election preparation.

A college degree in finance, accounting, public administration, business management, or a related field or minimum of five years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or other financial-based clerical duties; preference will be given to those individuals with municipal finance experience.

Wage range is $31.12-$32.70 DOQ.

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Application review will start October 2nd and will remain open until position is filled

We appreciate all interest in this position. Only applicants who meet the required qualifications will move forward in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer