Employment Opportunity: City Clerk/Finance Officer

General Duties:

The City Clerk/Finance Officer performs administrative work conducting the daily business activities of the city including statutory duties of the city in an efficient, orderly and lawful manner, and will provide support to the City Administrator/Clerk as assigned. Maintenance of official city records, public documents, election administration, preparation of meeting minutes and agendas, municipal licensing, resolutions and ordinances and custody and disbursement of public funds.  Knowledge of Banyon is a plus, as the position will be responsible for preparing monthly financial reconciliation, assisting in financial management of city funds such as monitoring AP, AR and Payroll, as well as creating and assisting with managing the annual budget and coordinating the yearly financial audit.

Minimum Requirements

An Associate’s Degree in Accounting and or Finance and two years of general ledger accounting or bookkeeping experience or related field and two to five years of experience in position(s) of similar complexity. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree and two years of general ledger accounting or bookkeeping experience. A desired qualification includes certification as a Municipal Clerk and previous experience as a Municipal Clerk.  

Benefits:

The City of Long Prairie has a seven-step wage scale starting at $29.44 to $38.44, with yearly cost of living increases. With experience, the wage scale may allow placement in the appropriate step. The cost of individual health and dental insurance is paid entirely; family coverage is supplemented by the City.

Apply:

A resume and a completed employee application are required. Employee application forms and a full description of the position are available by contacting City of Long Prairie, 615 Lake St. S., Long Prairie, MN 56347. Telephone (320) 732-2167 or they may be downloaded off the city’s website www.longprairie.net.  Applications will be accepted until 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 2nd, 2025. Applications can be emailed to cbruder@cityoflongprairie.com.