Account Finance Clerk

Long Prairie Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Long Prairie is seeking an Account Finance Clerk to support daily city financial operations, maintain official records, prepare meeting minutes, and assist in budgeting and audits. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with city statutes, and coordination with the City Administrator/Clerk.

Ideal candidate has at least two years in general ledger/accounting, an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, and may benefit from Municipal Clerk certification or prior clerk

Qualifications

• An Associate’s Degree in Accounting and/or Finance and two years of general ledger accounting or bookkeeping experience or related field and two to five years of experience in position(s) of similar complexity.
• A bachelor’s degree and two years of general ledger accounting or bookkeeping experience. Certification as a Municipal Clerk is a preferred qualification and previous experience as a Municipal Clerk is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain official city records, public documents, election administration, minutes and agendas, licensing, and reports.
• Custody and disbursement of public funds; assist in financial management of city funds including AP, AR and Payroll; participate in budgeting and annual audits.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Accounting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Banyon

Job description

Posted on: September 14, 2026 • Category: (none)

Apply By: October 03, 2026
No. of Jobs: 1
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Type: Salary
Compensation: $33.57 to $40.08, 4% yearly cost of living increases for the next two years
Education: Bachelor's Degree

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City of Long Prairie
615 Lake St. S.
Long Prairie , MN 56347
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An Associate’s Degree in Accounting and or Finance and two years of general ledger accounting or bookkeeping experience or related field and two to five years of experience in position(s) of similar complexity. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree and two years of general ledger accounting or bookkeeping experience. A desired qualification includes certification as a Municipal Clerk and previous experience as a Municipal Clerk.

The City of Long Prairie offers a generous benefit package with a seven-step wage scale starting at $33.57 to $40.08, 4% yearly cost of living increases for the next two years. With experience, the wage scale may allow placement in the appropriate step. The cost of individual health and dental insurance is paid entirely; family coverage is supplemented by the City.

The Account Finance Clerk is to perform administrative work conducting the daily business activities of the city including statutory duties of the city in an efficient, orderly and lawful manner, and will provide support to the City Administrator/Clerk as assigned. Maintenance of official city records, public documents, election administration, preparation of meeting minutes and agendas, municipal licensing, resolutions and ordinances and custody and disbursement of public funds. Knowledge of Banyon is a plus, as the position will be responsible for preparing monthly financial reconciliation, assisting in financial management of city funds such as monitoring AP, AR and Payroll, as well as creating and assisting with managing the annual budget and coordinating the yearly financial audit.