Assistant City Clerk

Decorahia; Decorah (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Eine innovative Stadtverwaltung sucht einen engagierten Assistant City Clerk, um die Abrechnung von Versorgungsleistungen und die Verwaltung von Genehmigungen zu unterstützen. Diese Position erfordert starke Kommunikationsfähigkeiten und ein gutes Verständnis von Buchhaltungsprozessen. Sie werden für die Pflege von Konten und die Bearbeitung von Kundenanfragen verantwortlich sein. Das Arbeitsumfeld ist dynamisch und bietet die Möglichkeit, einen positiven Einfluss auf die Gemeinde auszuüben. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für den öffentlichen Dienst haben und in einem unterstützenden Team arbeiten möchten, ist dies die ideale Gelegenheit.

Qualifications

• Starkes finanzielles Hintergrundwissen und Kundenservice sind vorteilhaft.
• Fähigkeit, kommunale Akten genau und konsistent zu führen.

Responsibilities

• Verantwortung für die Abrechnung von Versorgungsleistungen und Cash-Receipting.
• Koordination der Aktivitäten im Zusammenhang mit Wasser- und Abwasseranlagen.

Skills

Buchhaltung

Kundenservice

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Mathematik

Allgemeine Büroverfahren

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Financial Field

Job description

The City of Decorah is currently accepting applications for Assistant City Clerk. Duties would include utility billing, cash receipting, issuance of building and rental permits. Account posting and reconciliation to maintain accounts in compliance with auditing requirements. Strong financial background and customer service beneficial. Position subject to background check and MVR check. Position will remain open until filled with first review of applications May 16, 2025. Application and complete job description may be obtained at the City Clerk’s office, Decorah Municipal Center, 400 Claiborne Drive. For more information call [phone]. Return city application and resume to: City of Decorah, Attn: Keri Sand, PO Box 138, Decorah, IA, 52101 or [e-mail]. EEO/AA Employer – Disability/Veteran.

Position: Assistant City Clerk

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Status: Fulltime/Light Duty – Reports to City Clerk, Finance Officer

• Ability of handling all aspects of utility billing including cash receipting, printing of utility bills, monthly balancing of utility records and collection of current and delinquent
• Coordination of work-related activities associated with the water and sewer utility and the financial administration of the City as required by policy or ordinances of the City or
• Assist with issuance of building permits, rental permits, variance requests, site plan reviews and other zoning related matters
• Continual monitoring of all activities associated with utility data programming for internal and external review
• Complete all necessary account posting and reconciliation to keep the system updated and in compliance with auditing requirements and development of audit
• Respond to customer with concerns or complaints related to the utility billing in a manner consistent with establishing good relations with the general
• Perform receptionist and phone service to general public directing inquiries as

Additional Duties Required:

• Assist with bank deposit
• Assist other office personnel as assigned
• Update and maintenance of City website

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities Required:

• Excellent communication, bookkeeping and basic math skills required
• Ability to set up, maintain and retrieve municipal files accurately and consistently
• Knowledge of general office procedures and operation of various types of office equipment
• Must be able to work independently and make own judgments on basic decisions
• Ability to effectively communicate with city staff and the general public, both orally and in writing

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associates degree in financial field preferred
• Medium work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force
• The Administrative Office is located in a handicapped accessible building being on one level. Work requires employee to move about a lot in the performance of his/her duties. Position may require sitting for long periods of
• Position may require occasional travel, work outside the office and participation in meetings and training sessions as a representative of the City of

The City of Decorah is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Position is subject to pre-employment physical exam including drug testing.

Note: This job description includes the primary job duties and requirements for this position. However, it is not intended to provide an exact description of all job duties and requirements. The City reserves the right to change this job description at any time.