Finance Department-Deputy Treasurer / Clerk

Deputy Treasurer / Clerk-Finance Office

The City of Watertown is looking for Deputy Treasurer / Clerk to support the Finance Office! Interested candidates will provide cover letter, application, and resume highlighting their contributions in the areas of municipal operations as it relates to financial responsibilities and clerk responsibilities.

Under the general supervision of the Finance Director, and in accordance with all laws and statutes of the State of Wisconsin and the policies of the City of Watertown, performs a wide range of clerical and administrative support functions for the Finance Department. Performs the work of the Finance Director or City Clerk as delegated in the absence of these officials. Unless assigned temporarily, there are no supervisory responsibilities.

This supporting position is responsible for assisting in the organization, direction, and coordination of all activities of the Finance Department to include processing subsidiary ledger accounting tasks, general ledger financial reconciliation, tax billing and collecting, audit preparation, issuing municipal licenses, administration of voter registration, election preparation, compiling meeting notices and minutes, and maintenance of all official City records.

A college degree in finance, accounting, public administration, business management, or a related field or minimum of five years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or other financial-based clerical duties; preference will be given to those individuals with municipal finance experience.

Wage range is $30.23-$31.95 DOQ.

Apply online at www.watertownwi.gov

Application Deadline : Friday October 31, 2025 or until position is filled

Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment based on Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol Testing