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Finance Department

The City’s Finance Department addresses a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities which includes  budgeting, budget execution, fiscal accountability, accounting, payroll and benefits, insurance and utility (water, sewer) set-up, billing and collection.  This Department also handles receipts, all utility billings and customer service functions as well as working in cooperation with the Department of Public Works regarding utility service options.

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Manages and oversees the City’s accounting and financial management processes as well as duties associated with the City’s payroll functions.  Serves as the Department Head of the Finance Department; reports directly to the City Administrator.

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:


  • Assists with the maintenance of the employee compensation system;
  • Prepares and manages the City’s annual budget;
  • Oversees all City financial transactions;
  • Manages the City’s cash flow in order to maximize return on investment (ROI);
  • Monitors and maintains all records related to outside funding opportunities;
  • Maintains payroll and payroll records;
  • Reconciles all City accounts and provides any necessary reports;
  • Performs all duties as required by state statutes and local ordinances;
  • Oversees activities of Human Resources; and,
  • Performs other duties as directed.

Staff and contact information for the City of Willard Finance Department includes the following:
Carolyn Halverson, Director of Finance
Phone: (417) 742-3033 ext 5301
Fax: (417) 742-5301

cfo@cityofwillard.org
Terry Forshee, Finance Operations Director
(417) 742-3033 ext 5306
Fax: (417) 742-5306
​court@cityofwillard.org
Dona Slater, Finance Clerk/Human Resources
(417) 742-3033 ext 5305
Fax: (417) 742-5305

srfinclerk@cityofwillard.org
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Tammy Taylor, Finance Clerk/Accounts Payable
(417) 742-3033 ext 5303
Fax: (417) 742-5303

finclerk@cityofwillard.org

Tammy Nephew, Utility Service Supervisor
 Phone: (417) 742-3033 ext 5300
​Fax: (417) 742-3080

utilityclerk@cityofwillard.org
Hannah Royster, Utility Clerk
Phone: (417) 742-3033 ext 5359
Fax: (417) 742-3080
upassist@cityofwillard.org
City of Willard
224 W Jackson
​PO Box 187
Willard, MO


Hours of City Hall
Monday - Friday
8 A.M.- 5 P.M.
Contact Us
Phone: 417-742-3033
Email: ca@cityofwillard.org