AMANDA OLSON

Amanda Olson 

MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATOR | ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL | CITY CLERK | BOOKKEEPER | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVOCATE

EFFINGHAM, KANSAS

(913) 370-5288

blbookkeeping2026@gmail.com                                                

www.blbookeeper.com  

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

RESULTS ORIENTED MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATOR AND ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL WITH EXPERIENCE MANAGING ALL ASPECTS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION, FINANCIAL OPERATIONS, UTILITY BILLING, PAYROLL, COMPLIANCE REPORTING, GRANT ADMINISTRATION, RECORDS MANAGEMENT, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES. PROVEN ABILITY TO SECURE EXTERNAL FUNDING, DEVELOP STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, IMPROVE ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESSES, AND SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. RECOGNIZED FOR STRONG FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, ATTENTION TO DETAIL, AND COMMITMENT TO EFFECTIVE PUBLIC SERVICE.

CORE COMPETENCIES

FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT

• Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Bank Reconciliations

• Payroll Administration

• Direct Deposit Processing

• Budget Monitoring & Financial Reporting

• Utility Revenue Management

• Utility Billing Administration

• Cash Management

• QuickBooks

• Microsoft 365

Municipal Administration

• City Clerk Operations

• Municipal Governance

• Records Management

• Public Records Compliance

• Ordinance Development

• Resolution Development

• Meeting Administration

• Compliance Reporting

• Policy Development

• Asset Management

Community & Economic Development

• Grant Research & Writing

• Grant Administration

• Community Development

• Infrastructure Planning

• Project Coordination

• Public Relations

• Intergovernmental Coordination

• Strategic Partnerships

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

City Clerk

City of Everest, Kansas

June 2025 – Present

Currently serve as the sole full-time administrative employee responsible for the City's financial management, utility administration, payroll processing, recordkeeping, compliance reporting, customer service, and daily municipal operations.

Key Accomplishments

• Secured and implemented the City's official .gov domain, enhancing public trust and strengthening the City's online presence.

• Designed, developed, and maintain the City's official municipal website, improving public access to information and city services.

• Established working partnerships with the EPA Technical Assistance Program and Wichita State University technical assistance personnel.

• Coordinated efforts resulting in a no-cost Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) supporting future wastewater infrastructure improvements.

• Successfully researched, prepared, and submitted multiple grant applications supporting municipal and community development projects.

• Successfully secured a $5,000 Rainbow Community Grant from Rainbow Communications to fund repairs, upgrades, and modernization improvements to the City of Everest Community Building.

• Manage utility billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, and financial recordkeeping functions.

• Prepare reports and documentation necessary for municipal compliance and governing body decision-making.

• Administer city records and support implementation of policies, ordinances, and resolutions.

City Treasurer / Interim City Clerk

City of Willis, Kansas

December 2025 – Present

• Maintain municipal financial records and monitor daily financial transactions.

• Prepare reports and documentation supporting city operations and financial compliance requirements.

• Assist with budgeting, record retention, utility administration, and municipal reporting functions.

• Provide administrative support while serving in the capacity of Interim City Clerk.

• Support the governing body through the preparation and maintenance of official municipal records.

Education

Associate of Applied Science

Business & Accounting

Highland Community College

Graduated May 2026

Professional Training

• SCAP Training

• Asset Inventory & Management Training

References

Provided Upon Request