Clerk/Finance Officer

This Is A Dual Role Position Combining The Duties Of The Finance Director With That Of The Clerk. The Individual Reports To A Town Administrator And Board Of Commissioners. The Finance Director/Clerk Will Be Responsible For Timely Financial Audits, Grant Finance Administration, Journal Entries, General Ledger, Debt Service, Managing Capital Projects, And Assisting The Town Administrator With The Annual Operating Budget. The Finance Director/Clerk Will Also Oversee The Performance Of Purchasing, Utility Billing/Collections, Accounts Payable, And Payroll Conducted By Town Hall Staff. The Finance Director/Clerk May Also Be Called Upon To Assist With Various Human Resources Tasks Including Benefits Enrollment And Administration. The Finance Director/Clerk Will Also Be Responsible For Maintenance Of Public Records, Keeping The Minutes Of All Town Board Meetings And Providing Administrative Support To The Mayor, Town Board And The Town Administrator.

The Position Is Preferred To Have At Least A Bachelor's Degree In Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, Or Related Field. A Candidate For This Position May Distinguish Themselves By Possessing A Certified Local Government Finance Officer (CLGFO) Designation And/Or A Certified Local Government Budget Officer (CLGBO) Designation. A Candidate With At Least Five Years Of Experience In Local Government Finance Is Preferred. There Is No Residency Requirement, However, This Is Not A Hybrid Or Remote Position. The Ideal Candidate Will Possess Strong Interpersonal Communication Skills, Work Well As A Collaborative Part Of A Team, And Is Well-versed In Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Local Government Finance Software And The Microsoft Office Suite.

The Salary Is Set By The Board Of Commissioners Based Upon The Applicant’s Qualifications.

The Town Of Hookerton Provides Free Health And Vision Insurance, A Matching Contribution To The State Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, And Sick Leave.