Municipal Finance Clerk & Budget Support

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

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