Employment Opportunties
Village Treasurer
The Village of Lake Odessa, MI (2,018) is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the position of Village Treasurer.
Lake Odessa is a progressive, full-service community in southwestern Ionia County – located between Grand Rapids and Lansing -- with 10 full-time employees and an annual budget of approximately $3.3 million. The Village Treasurer is appointed by the Village Council and is under the direct supervision of the Village Manager.
Essential duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Compensation
$50,000 -- $60,000 annually DOQ; health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with a 10% match; eleven (11) paid holidays; vacation and sick time earned on an accrued basis.
Closing Date
January 15, 2021
To Apply
Apply via email with a résumé, cover letter, and five professional references by Friday, January 15, 2021 to: manager@lakeodessa.org. Materials may also be mailed to: Village of Lake Odessa, 839 Fourth Avenue, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849.
Lake Odessa is a progressive, full-service community in southwestern Ionia County – located between Grand Rapids and Lansing -- with 10 full-time employees and an annual budget of approximately $3.3 million. The Village Treasurer is appointed by the Village Council and is under the direct supervision of the Village Manager.
Essential duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Directs the accounting and financial reporting activities of the Village in a manner consistent with established accounting principles and laws. Prepares monthly financial statements and reports, including special reporting for Act 51 funds and others as required. Coordinates audits and provides informational support as requested.
- Oversees the collection and deposits of all Village funds while maintaining proper cash flow.
- Mails Village tax bills. Works with the County Treasurer in providing the proper information for the calculation of the Village tax bills. Collects and records tax payments and reconciles payments and delinquencies with the County.
- Manages utility accounts, processes regular billings and provides customer service. Opens and closes utility accounts, posts payments or other account activities, enters meter readings and generates bulk billings. Initiates shut offs or the collections process according to the established Village procedures; devises and enforces payment plans and generates additions of unpaid utility and unpaid miscellaneous invoices to the tax roll for council approval. Receives and receipts village water and sewer and other payments. Assists customers with inquiries and complaints and takes appropriate actions to resolve them. Explains billing and payment procedures.
- Assists the Village Manager with the preparation of the annual Village budget. Monitors and analyzes expenditures throughout the fiscal year to maintain compliance with the approved budget as necessary and keeps the Village President, Council members and department heads informed of the village's ongoing financial condition. Provides Revenue and Expenditure Report for all cash accounts monthly to Council.
- Collects, processes and records all payments to the Village. Balances the cash drawer, makes deposits, and completes related financial transactions.
- Maintains confidential personnel files in accordance with legal guidelines. Files may include benefits/ insurance information, documents related to accident, damage and worker’s compensation claims.
- Processes all monthly, quarterly and annual reports as required by state and Federal agencies.
- Processes and keeps proper records for all accounts payable transactions, including payroll, prepares related reports. Prepares bi-weekly payroll duties and maintains payroll records. Issues annual W-2’s and 1099’s. Submits required federal and state payroll reports. Serves as benefit administrator, making payments for benefits and retirement, researches new alternatives as requested and responds to employee or vendor inquires as needed.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned by the Village Manager.
Compensation
$50,000 -- $60,000 annually DOQ; health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with a 10% match; eleven (11) paid holidays; vacation and sick time earned on an accrued basis.
Closing Date
January 15, 2021
To Apply
Apply via email with a résumé, cover letter, and five professional references by Friday, January 15, 2021 to: manager@lakeodessa.org. Materials may also be mailed to: Village of Lake Odessa, 839 Fourth Avenue, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849.