Finance Department-Deputy Treasurer/Clerk

The City of Watertown•Watertown, WI

2d•$31 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Watertown is looking for a Deputy Treasurer/Clerk to support the Finance Office. This role involves preparing journal entries, reconciling bank transactions, supporting elections, and assisting with budget development and tax bill preparation. The position operates under the general supervision of the Finance Director and in accordance with state laws and city policies. It performs a variety of clerical and administrative support functions for the Finance Department and may perform the duties of the Finance Director or City Clerk in their absence. The role is responsible for assisting in the organization, direction, and coordination of Finance Department activities, including processing subsidiary ledger accounting tasks, general ledger financial reconciliation, tax billing and collecting, audit preparation, issuing municipal licenses, and election preparation. There are no supervisory responsibilities unless temporarily assigned.

Requirements

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