FINANCE DEPARTMENT

 

The City’s Finance Department has two full time employees and utilizes two part-time employees.  The Department is responsible for the City’s budgeting process and audits, financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, business licenses, parks and facilities rentals, and payroll.  The Department also includes the appointed City Treasurer, who provides auditing and investment overview.

 

Finance Manger     

Merry Pelletier           (925) 673-7309         mpelletier@ci.clayton.ca.us

• City of Clayton’s budget process, financial reviews and statements
• Audit overview
• Investment portfolios and reports
• State of California and Contra Costa County Financial Reports
• Redevelopment Agency budget
• City financial transactions, including analysis
• Deposits and tracking of project costs
• City’s retirement and health benefits
• Overview of accounts receivable and payable
• Overview of business licenses

Accounting Technician

Lynn Cupit                  (925) 673-7311         lcupit@ci.clayton.ca.us

• Accounts payable
• Payroll

Business License/ Administrative Assistant

Rita Howe                  (925) 673-7300         rhowe@ci.clayton.ca.us

• Business licenses
• Managing City’s facilities and parks (Endeavor Hall, Library Meeting Room, Clayton Community Park, Grove Park)

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Claire Sabbagha

• Prepares deposits
• Cash receipts
• Prepares 1099’s

City Treasurer

Merle Hufford

• Audits journal entries, cash transactions, and bank reconciliations
• Initiates investment opportunities
• Audits portfolio report