Fiscal Officer

Fiscal Officer – Village of Bellville, Ohio Job Description

The Fiscal Officer position is full-time with salary range based upon qualifications and experience. The Fiscal Officer of the Village performs all the tasks required of the Clerk‑Treasurer of an Ohio statutory Village. The Fiscal Officer will work under the supervision of the Mayor and will be responsible for day‑to‑day operations of the Village finances. The Fiscal Officer will have oversight responsibility as well as the ability to perform all financial functions relating to the governance of the Village of Bellville.

These include receiving and depositing funds that are received by the Village; all payroll functions which includes preparing and signing all checks for payments and payrolls; maintaining personnel files; preparing and distributing monthly, quarterly and annual reports as required by law or any reports requested by Council, Village Administrator or the Mayor; providing information to Council on future revenue and expenditures;

performing all tasks related to the Clerk of Council, including maintenance of records of proceedings, maintenance of all Ordinances and Resolutions, and notifications of regular or special meetings and attendance at all Council and Committee meetings. During the six‑month probationary period the Fiscal Officer will have regularly scheduled meetings with the Mayor and Village Administrator and each will provide feedback on job performance.

Village of Bellville staff must be able to pass random drug testing.

• Associate's Degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field or any equivalent combination of education and work experience which indicate possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the duties of Fiscal Officer
• Knowledge of municipal government structure and process
• Knowledge of fundamental accounting procedures
• Knowledge of budgetary process
• Experience in HR and benefits administration
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and PDF Exchange Editor
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to lead
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong work ethic; ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
• Ability to prepare and present technical reports and financial analyses using Excel data graphing
• Familiarity with computerized municipal accounting systems such as Uniform Accounting Network (UAN)
• Knowledge of Section 733.262 of the Ohio Revised Code
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms

• Receiving and depositing of village funds
• Preparing all purchase orders
• Preparing and signing of all checks for payment and payroll
• Serve as primary point of contact with Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA)
• Preparing and distributing monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Balancing all financial records and bank statements for Village and providing monthly reports to Council
• Performing all tasks related to the Clerk of Council including maintenance of all records
• Publishing notifications of regular or special meetings and attendance at all meetings
• Maintaining personnel files including records of payroll and all benefits
• Maintenance of all Ordinances and Resolutions
• Assisting the state auditor at all audits
• Preparing and filing all reports to Bureau of Workers' Comp, OPERS, OP&F and any other required
• Working with the Mayor, Village Administrator and all department heads in preparation of annual budget and presenting the annual budget to the Council for review
• Maintaining purchasing policy
• Assisting all committees or other personnel as needed
• Submit public notices to local newspaper
• Prepare and mail zoning variance request letters to residents
• Other duties as required

Majority of hours worked shall be at Village Hall (142 Park Place) between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, except for evening meetings of Village Council or its committees which are also required of the employee.

Initial annual salary range $40,000 – $60,000 dependent on skills, experience and qualifications. Includes full‑time healthcare, vacation and OPERS retirement benefits package.

Resume and letter of interest, rating of education and experience, oral interviews and reference check. Job related testing may also be required.

The position of Fiscal Officer is an “at will” position, and this job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the position change.

Submit letter of interest and resume to  or

Mayor Teri L. Brenkus, Village of Bellville, 142 Park Place, Ohio 44813.