Finance Clerk I/II (20784313)

City of Woodland; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS retirement

Deferred compensation

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision benefits

Life insurance

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Bilingual pay

Job summary

The City of Woodland seeks motivated applicants for the Finance Clerk position(s) to support billing, cash handling, and accounting tasks in a public-sector setting. The role involves data entry, deposits, and processing payments for utilities, with established procedures and opportunities for advancement.

Ideal candidates have strong customer service, accuracy, and communication skills, and must be able to work with internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year experience in clerical or accounting support.
• Ability to communicate with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process utility bills, collect payments.
• Balance cash drawer and prepare deposits.
• Process accounts payable and invoices.
• Enter data into computerized records and reports.
• Respond to citizen inquiries and handle mail.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Attention to detail

Spanish desirable

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Woodland is strategically located in California’s Sacramento Valley, one of the world’s richest agricultural areas. The City has a population of over 60,000 while maintaining it small town appeal, and is the County seat of Yolo County. Woodland is approximately 85 miles northeast of San Francisco and 24 miles northwest of Sacramento, the State Capitol. The City is ideally positioned along Interstate 5 and is also serviced by the Sacramento International Airport, 12 miles to the east. Known as the “City of Trees”, Woodland has 176 acres of parks with a wide variety of athletic fields, which host a myriad of year-round sports activities for youth and adults. The surrounding area offers water skiing and boating on Sacramento River, Lake Berryessa, and Folsom Lake. Winters can be enjoyed skiing at the many fine resorts in the Lake Tahoe area.

Woodland is a full-service City and includes the departments of Public Works, Community Development, Finance, Human Resources, Police, Fire, Community Services, Public Library and the City Manager’s and City Clerk’s Office. In order to maintain a high level of service to our diverse community, the City of Woodland is looking for motivated and qualified applicants to join our current staff of 323 employees, 165 classifications City wide.The City offers a wide variety of positions with room for advancement.

Please consider the City of Woodland in your future career.

To perform responsible clerical accounting work involved with billing and collection of utility bills; the maintenance and review of financial and statistical records; the entry of data processing; and/or assisting in the preparation and maintenance of payroll and related records. The purpose of this recruitment is to fill a current vacancy, as well as establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

Finance Clerk I: This is the entrance level for clerical accounting employees. Employees in this class normally work under close and continuous supervision performing a group of repetitive or closely related duties according to established procedures. Finance Clerks I are normally considered to be on training status and, as assigned responsibility and breadth of knowledge increase with increased experience, may reasonably expect their positions to be reassigned to the next higher class of Finance Clerk II.

Finance Clerk II: Positions in this class are normally filled by advancement from the lower grade of Finance Clerk I, or, when filled from the outside require prior responsible clerical accounting experience. A Finance Clerk II works under general supervision and, within a framework of established procedures, is expected to perform a variety of accounting duties with only occasional instruction or assistance.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Ideal Candidate for the Finance Clerk position will possess excellent customer service skills and maintain professionalism regardless of work environment. Cash handling experience with proven accuracy and integrity are essential to the position. Strong communication skills are vital. Candidates must be able to communicate with internal and external customers with ease and confidence. The Ideal Candidate will also demonstrate the ability to prioritize multiple competing timelines, remain organized, show attention to detail, as well as being highly trainable. Regular, predictable, consistent, and timely attendance is an essential function of the position. The ability to communicate in Spanish is highly desirable.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Prepare and process utility bills; collect payments over the counter and through the mail; balance cash drawer and prepare deposits; and process delinquent accounts;Set-up and maintain accounts on a computerized accounting system.Prepare or assist in the preparation of a variety of financial and statistical reports as assigned.Process accounts payable for the City; input purchase orders and blanket purchase orders to be paid into computer system; enter and verify invoices for payment; prepare and print claim report and distribute to City departments/divisions.

Process various transactions involving accounts payable, payroll, general ledgers and accounts receivable. Assist customers over the counter with respect to utilities billings, opening/closing accounts, problems, etc.; respond to citizen complaints and/or inquiries, referring more complex issues to higher level of authority as appropriate. Print and mail out renewal notices, delinquent notices, billings changes, etc. Review and check records, forms, and other documents for accuracy, completeness and conformance to rules and regulations. Post a wide assortment of information to records. Process fixed asset requests, invoices and purchase order disbursements. Input a variety of data to computerized record keeping/data processing systems; maintain computerized and/or manual files of correspondence, records, and other documents as assigned. Receive, sort, and distribute in-coming and out-going mail as assigned. Order and maintain supplies. Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience and Education:

Any combination equivalent to the experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical manner to achieve the knowledge and abilities would be:

Finance Clerk I

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience: One (1) year experience performing clerical or accounting support work.

Finance Clerk II

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience: One (1) year experience performing duties comparable to those of a Finance Clerk I in the City of Woodland.

Review Process

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview or any combination thereof. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least seven days prior to the event.

Virtual panel interview is tentatively scheduled for the week of December 7, 2026.

BENEFITS

• Retirement: CalPERS Retirement System (2 % @ 60 formula for Classic CalPERS members and 2% @ 62 formula for new CalPERS members). The City does not participate in social security
• Deferred Compensation: Choice of deferred compensation plans (Traditional and Roth) with 1% City-match. After successful completion of probation, new hires are also eligible for a 2% City contribution.
• Medical: CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, including HMOs and PPOs. City gives an allowance toward the cost of insurance. Maximum Family Medical Allowance: (2026) $2,463.99/ month & (2027) $2,537.91/ month
• Dental/Vision: City paid Delta Dental and VSP Vision Benefits
• LTD/STD: City paid wage protection for long/short term disabilities
• Life Insurance: City provides $50,000 life insurance policy
• Supplemental Benefits: Voluntary Supplemental Life, Cancer, Accident Only, STD/LTD and Critical Illness insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts available
• Vacation: 6.7 hours per month during first three (3) years of service
• Holidays: 12.5 paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
• Sick Leave: 8 hours per month
• Bilingual Pay: $200 per month upon certification
• Prof. Growth and Wellness Stipend: $625/annually for professional growth and wellness (non-taxable, paid over 24 pay periods per fiscal year)

The City of Woodland hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer