Finance Department-Deputy Treasurer/Clerk

The City of Watertown•Watertown, WI

53d•$31 - $34

About The Position

The City of Watertown is seeking a Deputy Treasurer/Clerk to provide clerical and administrative support to its Finance Department. Under the general supervision of the Finance Director, the role performs duties in accordance with Wisconsin laws and statutes and City policies. The employee may perform delegated duties of the Finance Director or City Clerk in their absence. The position has no supervisory responsibilities unless temporarily assigned. The role supports the organization, direction, and coordination of Finance Department activities. Work includes subsidiary ledger accounting, general ledger reconciliation, tax billing and collection, audit preparation, issuing municipal licenses, and election preparation. Additional duties include preparing journal entries, reconciling bank transactions, assisting with budget development, and preparing tax bills. The wage range is $31.12–$32.70, depending on qualifications.

Requirements

A college degree in finance, accounting, public administration, business management, or a related field, or at least five years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or other financial-based clerical duties.
End-of-month reconciliation experience in an accounting setting is sought.

Nice To Haves

Municipal finance experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform clerical and administrative support functions for the Finance Department.
Perform delegated duties of the Finance Director or City Clerk in their absence.
Assist with subsidiary ledger accounting tasks and general ledger financial reconciliation.
Assist with tax billing and collecting.
Prepare for audits.
Issue municipal licenses.
Prepare for elections.
Prepare journal entries and reconcile bank transactions.
Assist with budget development and tax bill preparation.
Assist in organizing, directing, and coordinating Finance Department activities.