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Finance Manager/City Clerk
- Full-Time
Finance Manager/City Clerk, Eldridge, Iowa. (Population 6,726). Progressive and growing community in east central Iowa, located at the junction of U.S. Highway 61 and Interstate 80 and just north of the Quad Cities Metro Area in Scott County, is seeking a leader for the position of Finance Manager/City Clerk.
Salary range is $75,000 – $80,000, depending upon qualifications, with a full range of benefits. The Finance Manager/City Clerk works directly with and oversees 3 full time billing clerks who are responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. This position administers the financial operations of the City and Utility, maintains the official financial records of the City and Utility, and performs related work as required. Additional duties include reconciling fund and account balances, preparing ancillary financial reports, and acting as the liaison for external audits. The Finance Manager/City Clerk provides administrative support for the Mayor, City Council, Board Members, and Administration. The Finance Manager/City Clerk will attend City Council meetings and assist with the agenda and packet preparation, produce and retain the minutes, and maintain all City records. This position will also be responsible for preparing and publishing legal notices, receiving and responding to public records requests, and performing necessary election duties.
Qualifications include high school graduation with 3-5 years of public accounting/finance experience. Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Public Administration or IMFOA Municipal Clerk and/or Finance Certification. Preferred experience in municipal or governmental agency accounting.
A Complete Application Submission will include: application, cover letter, and resume with references and salary history attached.
Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. Confidential applications should be sent to nlemke@cityofeldridgeia.org or mailed to:
City of Eldridge, Attn: Nevada Lemke, PO Box 375, Eldridge, IA 52748
Crossing Guard (Back-Up)
The Eldridge Police Department is accepting applications for an on-call back-up Crossing Guard for when the regular crossing guard is unable to work. Under the direction of the School Resource Officer, the crossing guard will assist pedestrians across the street during the school year. Teach children safety habits and practice safety habits, while constantly evaluating traffic situations. While performing the duties of this job you will be exposed to temperature extremes from below zero in winter to 90 degrees or more in late spring or early fall. Employees are frequently exposed to noise from vehicular traffic, inclement weather such as rain, snow, sleet, humidity, fumes from vehicles or heavy equipment. The anticipated starting pay is $15/hour.
Please submit an application to police@cityofeldridgeia.org.