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The City of Anamosa (pop. 5,450) is seeking a detail-oriented and fiscally responsible municipal finance clerk to serve as City Clerk.
Anamosa operates under a Mayor-Council form of government with a 6-member Council and elected Mayor. Anamosa is a full government service community with seven departments including City Hall, Police, Fire, Streets, Utilities (Water & Wastewater), Library, and Parks & Recreation.
Under the direct supervision of the City Administrator, the City Clerk is responsible for overseeing the organization's financial reporting, accounting, utility billing, budget development, payroll, investments, record-keeping, public meetings, and related activities.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalency.
- Associate's degree in accounting, finance or related field (Or combination of post-secondary accounting certification and municipal finance experience).
- Prior public employment experience in a similar position.
- Practical knowledge of bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing.
- Ability to compile and analyze financial reports.
- Practical knowledge of municipal office procedures and practices.
- Must be able to work with confidential information.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications/programs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Comfortable with public speaking and able to establish effective working relationships with the public and fellow employees.
- Well-organized and skilled in time management, prioritization, scheduling, and meeting deadlines.
- Must be able to attend evening meetings.
- Valid Iowa driver's license.
- Shall be bondable.
- Shall obtain IMFOA Municipal Clerk & Finance Officer certifications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
- Five years of related experience in a public organization serving a city with a population greater than 2,500.
- Knowledge of zoning, permitting and cemetery administration.
- Current IMFOA certification.
- Experience with ERP Pro 10/Incode (Tyler Technologies) public accounting system.
Starting salary will be $63,000-$69,000 per year DOQ/DOE.
Interested parties must submit cover letter, resume and City employment application to Anamosa City Hall or via email.
Deadline to apply: Friday, September 5, 2025
Benefits include:
- Medical/Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance/AD&D and Long Term Disability Benefit
- Partial tuition reimbursement
- Paid sick leave
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Vacation leave(Paid Time Off/PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Community Center and Swimming Pool Discount
- Employee Assistance Program - Short term counseling and referrals offered at no cost.
- Flexible Benefit Plan
- Paid Jury Duty leave/Military leave/Bereavement leave
- IPERS (retirement)
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