City of New Lisbon

Employment Opportunity

City Clerk/Treasurer

 

The City of New Lisbon, located in the heart of Central Wisconsin, is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and service-oriented professional to serve as its next City Clerk/Treasurer. This is a key leadership position responsible for statutory duties as established under Wisconsin law while overseeing the City's financial operations, elections, records management, licensing, budgeting, and day-to-day administration of the Clerk/Treasurer's Office.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative professional with strong accounting and organizational skills who enjoys working with the public and elected officials in a fast-paced municipal environment.

 

About the City

The City of New Lisbon is a welcoming community located along the Lemonweir River with convenient access to Interstate 90/94. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional municipal services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere. Our employees enjoy meaningful work, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on our community.

 

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Common Council, the City Clerk/Treasurer performs the statutory duties prescribed under Wisconsin Statutes and serves as the City's chief records officer and financial administrator. Responsibilities include administering elections, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, maintaining official records, managing municipal finances, preparing budgets, coordinating licensing, overseeing accounts payable and receivable, assisting with payroll and benefits administration, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

This position requires sound judgment, discretion, excellent customer service, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently with minimal supervision.

 

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Clerk Duties

• Administer all federal, state, and local elections.
• Prepare agendas, meeting packets, minutes, and official records for the Common Council, boards, commissions, and committees.
• Publish legal notices and maintain official municipal records.
• Coordinate licensing activities including alcohol, operator, tobacco, and other municipal licenses.
• Assist with zoning, conditional use permits, ordinance amendments, and other administrative processes.
• Draft ordinances, resolutions, correspondence, and official documents.
• Coordinate Board of Review and Census activities.
• Provide exceptional customer service to residents, businesses, and visitors.
• Any other tasks assigned.

 

Treasurer Duties

• Maintain all municipal accounting records and financial reporting.
• Reconcile bank accounts and manage City cash flow.
• Prepare annual operating budgets with department heads and the Common Council.
• Process accounts payable, deposits, invoices, and financial reports.
• Coordinate annual audit preparation and reporting requirements.
• Maintain records related to taxes, assessments, utility billing, debt service, and regulatory reporting.
• Assist with payroll administration, employee benefits, and municipal insurance.

 

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Associate's Degree or higher preferred)
• Municipal government experience preferred
• Minimum two years of experience in clerical, accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or administrative work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong accounting fundamentals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to learn Caselle Connect financial software and website management tools
• Knowledge of Wisconsin election administration and WisVote is preferred
• Ability to interpret Wisconsin Statutes, administrative rules, and municipal policies

 

Certifications

Must possess or be able to obtain:

• Wisconsin Certified Municipal Clerk
• Wisconsin Certified Municipal Treasurer
• Election Administration Certification
• Board of Review Clerk Certification
• Notary Public
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License
• Ability to be bonded

 

Ideal Candidate

We're seeking someone who is:

• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Customer service focused
• Professional and diplomatic
• Comfortable working with elected officials and the public
• Able to prioritize multiple responsibilities while meeting deadlines
• Trustworthy, ethical, and committed to public service
• Able to work independently while functioning as part of a collaborative leadership team

 

Compensation & Benefits

The City of New Lisbon offers a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience along with an excellent comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Professional development and certification opportunities

 

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Three Professional References

Salary: Salary will commensurate with experience.

Applications will be accepted until August 7, with first review of applications beginning on August 10th.

Please submit cover letter and resume to:

City Administrator
City of New Lisbon
232 W. Pleasant Street
New Lisbon, WI 53950

Email: [email protected]

Questions may be directed to the City Administrator at the email listed above or: 608-562-5213.

 

The City of New Lisbon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.