Purchasing/Payroll Clerk (FT) - City of Anoka, MN : Job Details

Salary : $59,072.00 - $73,840.00 AnnuallyLocation : Anoka City Hall - 2015 First AvenueJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 202300091Department: FinanceOpening Date: 08/07/2025Closing Date: 8/22/2025 4:30 PM CentralFLSA: Non-ExemptBargaining Unit: N/A ABOUT ANOKA, MNThe City of Anoka is proud to employ on average 115 benefit-earning employees, 50+ part-time employees, 100+ seasonal and 40 paid-on-call firefighters to staff our various departments. Do you want meaningful work? Do you want to give back to your community? Looking for career advancements? We offer competitive pay and benefits. We proudly serve the community and the people who live and visit it! We would be honored to have you join our team and we look forward to having you grow with us here in Anoka!The City of Anoka offers an abundance of attractions, events and activities. Its historic downtown boasts an array of eclectic and unique shops, restaurants, and services, all surrounded by beautiful city parks, trails, and neighborhoods. Anoka sits at the confluence of the Rum and Mississippi Rivers. Anoka also considers itself to be the Halloween Capital of the World. REQUIRED ATTACHMENT Applicants are required to complete a Tennessen Warning Form which is located on the Careers Page under the Menu Dropdown before submitting your application. Instructions: Download the Tennessen Warning Form, fill in and save it to your computer; then upload the completed form to this application on the Attachments Tab before completing and submitting an application. DescriptionPRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:Serve as Purchasing/Payroll Clerk in the Finance Department.Summary of DutiesMAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:This is not an attempt to list all work operations of this job position. Duties generally include, but are not limited to the following:1. Performs payroll functions to include process employee timecards, timecard control report, and reconcile various governmental payroll reports as required by Federal, State and Local Laws.2. Maintains and reports to carrier all property liability insurance claims.3. Maintains and balances City and employee share of hospital deductions with payroll and company.4. Files and otherwise maintain vouchers on a timely basis and in an orderly manner according to the prescribed standards for Escrow Agency, Youth First. Prepares monthly Financial Statements and prepares payroll for Agency.5. Assists departments with purchasing supplies and equipment.6. Processes and prepares Notices of Deposit for payroll as well as the daily deposits.7. Provide back up for Accounts Payable Clerk.8. Perform monthly test counts on produce and cash at liquor stores.9. Accounts Receivable approving invoicing. Prepare monthly draft and monthly statements.10. Prepare and file monthly sales tax reports with the State.Qualifications/PrerequisitesPOSITION EXPECTATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:1. Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office products. Strong working knowledge of accounting software, especially Excel.2. Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in all work performed.3. Creates a favorable image of the City in contacts with the Public, Elected Officials and other Organizations.4. Must exercise initiative, discretion and independent use of judgment over matters of non-significance.5. Knowledge of City government with the ability to accurately answer public inquiries or refer to the appropriate department.6. Must be able to work with minimal supervision, independently and confidentially.7. Must be able to multi-task, prioritize, have strong communication skills and be a self-starter.8. Keep the Finance Director informed of any development which he/she will need to know to function effectively.9.Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent and/or as assigned.RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS:None.Supplemental InformationHiring Timeline*Subject to Change*08/22/2025Position Closes08/25/2025 to 08/29/2025Applications Reviewed09/02/2025 to 09/05/2025Interviews Scheduled & ConductedWeek of 09/02/2025Offer Made to CandidateASAP or by 09/22/2025Goal Start Date for CandidateWe offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, HSA, dental, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.Part-time employees who work an average of 30+ hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.To learn more details, visit our Fire Department Employees can obtain a copy of the Fire Department Personnel Policy upon request.01 Do you have a High School Diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you have 1-2 years of post-education in accounting or equivalent experience?

• Yes
• No

03 If you have 1-2 years of post-education in accounting or equivalent experience? If yes, please indicate where and when your experience was and describe experience and/or degree. Or indicate n/a. 04 Do you have 1-2 years of payroll experience?

• Yes
• No

05 If you have 1-2 years of payroll experience, please indicate where and when and describe your experience. Or indicate n/a. 06 Do you have 1-2 years previous office experience including bookkeeping, typing and related duties?

• Yes
• No

07 If you have 1-2 years previous office experience including bookkeeping, typing and related duties, please indicate where and when and describe your experience and/or degree. Or indicate n/a. 08 Do you have customer service and public contact experience?

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• No

09 If you have customer service and public contact experience, please indicate where and when and describe experience. Or indicate n/a. 10 Do you have proficient 10-key experience (both adding machine and keyboard)?

• Yes
• No

11 Purchasing/Payroll Clerk - Are you proficient in the following? (Only select items you are proficient in))

• Microsoft Word
• Excel
• Outlook
• Adobe Acrobat

12 Do you have data entry experience?

• Yes
• No

13 If you have data entry experience, please indicate where and when and describe your experience. Or indicate n/a. 14 Do you have a strong working knowledge of accounting software?

• Yes
• No

15 If you have a strong working knowledge of accounting software, please list and describe the types of accounting software programs you are familiar with. Or indicate n/a. 16 Do you have experience working with INCODE?

• Yes
• No

17 If you have experience working with INCODE, please describe your experience in detail. Or indicate n/a. 18 This position may work with minimal supervision. The individual must have strong communication, research, interpretation, multi-tasking, prioritization and problem-solving abilities, and must be a self-starter. Do you strongly possess these skills?

• Yes
• No

19 I certify that all the supplemental questions I answer are true and I understand that any false information on/or the omission of information from this Supplemental Form or my application will be cause for rejection of my application or termination of employment without notice or benefits.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

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