Water / Sewer Clerk I or II / Accounts Payable

Join our Finance team. Water / Sewer Clerk I or II - Accounts Payable role is responsible for supporting approximately 4500 tax and utility bills and the accounts payable distribution of $17m operating budget.

This role administers and coordinates all components of Town Water / Sewer billing, collection and troubleshooting activities. Maintains robust and detailed database of all Town water and sewer accounts. Bookkeeping and clerical work in administering and maintaining the accounts payable process for all Town funds and accounts. This position also performs all other work related to the operation of the Water / Sewer department and accounts payable process as these operations pertain to the Finance Department.

Works under general supervision of and reports directly to the Finance Director with duties and responsibilities as defined by State law, Town policies and established professional standards. Oversight is provided by the Assistant Finance Director.

In general, the regular work hours per week are 8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The full job description for Water Clerk I / Accounts Payable can be found here

The full job description for Water Clerk II / Accounts payable can be found here

Both descriptions can also be found at

Essex will consider any combination of education and experience that allows for successful performance in this role. The Town's goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the objectives of the position. We, therefore, encourage persons with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if candidates believe they do not meet 100% of the qualification and hiring criteria described. The preferred requirements for this role can be found in the job description linked above.

The pay range for this role is between $19.54 - $36 per hour with the actual starting salary based on qualifications and experience. This is a fulltime, exempt position eligible for the Town's competitive benefits package, which includes : Generous vacation and sick accruals, VMERS C Retirement Plan, MVP Health Insurance, health savings accounts when selecting a High Deductible Health plan, employer paid Dental and Vision insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance and optional Mission Square 457 and Roth IRA Retirement plans.

This role is AFSCME union eligible. Applications can be submitted online by visiting here or , or interested candidates can pick up a paper application at 81 Main St, Essex Junction, VT 05452. This position is open until filled. Join us.

The Town of Essex is an equal opportunity employer.