Job Openings:  City of Bertram  Date: 12/01/2024 Position: Clerk   JOB SUMMARY:   Under the general supervision of the City Council and Mayor; the Clerk performs administrative duties and control of city records, ordinances, and acts of the City Council.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES   - Prepare minutes of all meetings and publish as required.  - Prepare, publish, and record all ordinances and resolutions.  - Enforce all ordinances as passed by Council.  - Issue permits as required.  - Process all complaints of residents and address or escalate to Council as necessary.  - Manage correspondence to/from the City.  - Prepare warrants for council approval on a monthly basis.  - Prepare monthly and annual financial reports and assist with preparation of annual budget.   - General office duties.  - Process payroll on a monthly basis for public works employees and quarterly for mayor/council/clerk/payroll; prepare all payroll reports and file as required.  - Maintain grant monies received and prepare necessary reports.  - Prepare entries to the general ledger.  - Maintain employee records and other records of the City.  - Prepare water billings and collections.  - Other duties as assigned by City Council/Mayor.  PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:  - Ability to exercise good judgment, maintain good interpersonal relationships and adapt to change.  - Regular attendance of City Council meetings.  - Manage funds in compliance with State, Federal and City rules, relating to the receipt, custody and investment of public funds.   - Working knowledge of modern bookkeeping and accounting practices and procedures; modern office practices and procedures.   - Works with auditors and generates reports and presents all financial data in compliance with the audit.   - Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  - Associate’s degree in Business Administration or related field.   - Two years’ experience in accounting or related field or any equivalent of education and experience. Prior experience with Fund Accounting Preferred.   - Must be bondable with a clean record.   - Knowledge and proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite  If interested please reach out to us at employment@bertramia.com