Deputy Clerk

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Job Title: Deputy Clerk
Location: City of Hawarden, Iowa
Reports To: City Administrator

Position Summary:

The City of Hawarden is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Deputy Clerk to oversee and manage the City’s financial operations. This position plays a critical role in supporting the City Administrator with the fiscal stewardship of municipal resources, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and maintaining transparent and accurate financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the City Administrator with all aspects of financial management and planning.
• Lead the preparation of the annual city budget and provide regular oversight of departmental budgets.
• Maintain and reconcile the City’s general ledger and financial records.
• Manage city investments, disbursement of funds, debt service, and grant funding.
• Submit required annual reports to state and federal agencies.
• Prepare payroll and conduct monthly reconciliation of all city accounts.
• Attend and present financial reports at City Council meetings.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations.
• Provide leadership and direction for financial staff and city personnel involved in fiscal operations.
• Coordinate audits and work with external auditors to ensure accurate reporting.
• Analyze financial trends and provide insights to support city planning and decision-making.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Public Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• 3–5 years of accounting or financial management experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of municipal accounting principles and government finance regulations is a plus.
• Proficiency in financial software, spreadsheets, and accounting systems.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices required.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

• Paid health and life insurance for the employee
• Eligibility for family health coverage and other benefits, including Flex Plan and Aflac
• Paid vacation days, sick days, personal days, and holidays
• Participation in the Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Hawarden, IA 51023 (Required)

Work Location: In person