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How to Write a Treasurer Job Description Sample

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Last updated November 6, 2025
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A 317631323accounting7.38bookkeeper2.75accountant2.11controller1.88treasury1.76283482607114000.0073920.63206000.00YEARLY187316042025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Treasurer, or Financial Controller, oversees all financial transactions and fundraising efforts going in or out of an organizing committee. Their primary duties include budget planning, financial reporting, record-keeping, and managing incoming and outgoing funds.

What does a Treasurer do?

A Treasurer oversees the general financial management of an organizing committee. They plan and keep track of budgets within the organization, collect, deposit, and keep track of funds, write cheques, and provide financial reports regularly to fellow committee members. The Treasurer is a financial watchdog, ensuring the protection of the committee’s funds. The Treasurer is also responsible for reconciling bank statements, managing cash flow, and investing funds in accordance with the law. They may also help with fund-raising efforts to better the committee’s financial state.

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Example 1

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Receipting and depositing all county funds promptly and intact in the name of the county or investing as provided in 118A.04 and monitoring collateral per statutory requirements. Assist in overseeing and maintaining Treasurer Office cash books and other daily operations of the Treasurer s office activities including cashiering, monitoring, banking, and including reconciling with Auditor cash balances on a semi-monthly basis. Assist in developing and maintaining database for county investments, assist with updating and monitoring county s investments policy, and assist in investing county funds. Assists in overseeing the collection of current property taxes and administer Treasurer duties in the computerized property tax system including cashiering, balancing and settlement of property and other taxes.

Minimum qualifications: Associate degree or two year technical certificate and two years of banking experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Email, ledger software, word processing and spreadsheet experience

This is a full-time, union position at 37.5 hours per week. Wage range $21.04 - $27.06 an hour. Current wage is based on Afscme contract.

Applications will be accepted through September 29th, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. and may be obtained from the Faribault County Central Services Office, 415 N. Main. St., P.O. Box 130, Blue Earth, MN 56013, or downloaded from our web site [website]

Phone: (507) 526-6225.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.04 - $27.06 per hour

Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Schedule:
  • Monday to Location: In person

Example 2

Assistant Treasurer

The Forest Hills School District is seeking an educational leader with excellent time and project management, organizational skills, and a strong background in school finance. Forest Hills is a high-performing suburban district located in the southeastern Cincinnati, Ohio area with an enrollment of approximately 7,500 students.

Candidates should possess the following qualifications and experience:

  • Have at least three years of successful experience in school finance and supervision
  • A minimum of a Bachelor s degree
  • Demonstrated excellence in written, verbal and presentation skills
  • Proficient in the use of Office, Google and other productivity tools
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, school administrators, teachers, and support staff, as well as with stakeholders including families, governmental agencies, and the business community
  • Highly-motivated, results-driven self-starter who needs little supervision in his/her work to achieve district goals

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following functions, including but not limited to:

  • Acts as lead person in overseeing the day to day operations of the Treasurer s Office
  • Maintains thorough understanding of all job functions performed in Treasurer s Office
  • Stays apprised of accounting standards, school law, auditor s rulings and computer software changes affecting Treasurer s Office operations.
  • Assists Treasurer in revenue estimates, cash flow analysis, bank transactions, and investment planning
  • Completes monthly closing and fiscal year end closing processes
  • Prepares monthly reconciliation of all bank accounts
  • Assists in preparing and managing annual budget and appropriations, monitoring individual funds and line items as needed, analyzing variances, and resolving problems in accounts
  • Makes recommendations to the Treasurer regarding development and implementation of proper internal control and accounting procedures
  • Collaborates with the Treasurer to prepare annual financial report in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
  • Provides timely assistance to auditors during annual audit of cash and GAAP statements
  • Coordinates with the Treasurer to promptly respond to public requests for information
  • In absence of the Treasurer, serve as secretary to the Board of Education
  • Assist Treasurer in long range financial forecasting
  • Responsible for maintaining all district accounting records as prescribed by the auditor of state
  • Other duties as assigned by the Treasurer

Two hundred sixty (260) day position.

Forest Hills District Assistant Treasurer Search Timeline:

Position Posted: November 22, 2022 Closing Date: November 29, 2022

Starting Date: Negotiable

Apply online through the Greater Cincinnati School Application Consortium, found by visiting the Employment Link on the District s website: [website] To be considered, applicants must complete the online application in its entirety, attach a letter of interest, current resume and supply the names and contact information of at least three professional references

Forest Hills Board Policy 4122 - Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes"), or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Individuals with certain criminal history will be disqualified from employment with the

Forest Hills School District Board of Education.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63,672.00 - $100,814.00 per year

Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
Physical setting:
  • Office
Schedule:
  • 8 hour Location: One location

Example 3

Overview:

An effective church treasurer disburses all funds received into the church treasury in a responsible and organized manner, with funds identified and bills paid when due, so that the ministry of the congregation can be effective.

Qualifications

Experience in financial accounting for a business.

Ability to keep detailed, accurate records and maintain appropriate confidentiality.

Skilled in use of QuickBooks or other accounting software.

Passion to use skills and talents to support the church s mission of making disciples.

Responsibilities of the Position

1. Maintain an up-to-date financial accounting of all church funds
  • Monthly Reconciliation
  • Preparation of monthly Budget Report and State Accounts Report for Finance Committee.
  • Provide additional financial information request by Finance Committee Information for Annual Reports, Annual Budget, Utility Expense Analysis
  • Understand and manage Holly Calvary Church (HCC) Accounting program.

2. Bill Payments
  • Building and Ministry related expenses for both campuses.
  • Salaries, Benefits, & Taxes
  • Conference Apportionments

3. Dispersal/Transfer of all received designated giving to the appropriate group, ministry, or mission

4. Attend Financial Meetings [routinely 8 meetings yearly]

A. Present financial reports, identified in #3, to the Finance Committee

B. Make financial recommendations to the Committee.

5. Purchase office supplies and accounting software as needed

Accountability:Staff Parish Relations Committee, Finance Committee, and Pastor

Status:Part Time

Work/compensation:Approximately 10-12 hours monthly (at church or home). Paid on a monthly basis by an Annual Compensation Rate set by Staff Parish Staff Relations (SPRC) and approved by the Finance Committee.

Job Type: Part-time



Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Holly, MI 48442: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:
  • GAAP: 1 year Location: Hybrid remote in Holly, MI 48442

Example 4

In order to be considered for this position a Muscatine County application must be completed and submitted to: Muscatine County Treasurer's Office. 414 E. Third Street, Suite 102, Muscatine, IA 52761-4142

[website]

Applications are available from the Administration Office or on-line at [website]

Provides customers with assistance and information on motor vehicle, property tax requirements and passport requirements and procedures. Responsible for acquiring the appropriate documentation and accurately collecting the proper fees for daily reconciliation of receipts. Position requires accuracy and the ability to pay close attention to detail and multi-task. Achieve and maintain annual certification for several computer programs and for Passport Agent eligibility.

High school diploma or equivalent plus two years of experience in bookkeeping, banking or equivalent combination of education/experience with customer service and money handling. Ability to receive money and make change, understand and carry out oral and written instructions and deal courteously, tactfully and diplomatically with the public.

Starting salary is $31,783 with full County benefits.

A complete job description can be obtained from the Administration Office, 414 E. Third Street, Ste. 101, Muscatine, IA 52761. Applications are available from the Administration Office or on-line at [website] Completed applications should be submitted to the Treasurer s Office, 414 E. Third Street, Ste. 102, Muscatine, IA 52761.

Deadline to submit applications for this position is December 8, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.

Muscatine County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $31,783.00 per year

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Location: One location

Example 5

Village of Clayton, WI CLERK/Treasurer

The Village of Clayton, WI population 550 is accepting applications for a part time (24 hours per week) Clerk/Treasurer.

The Village of Clayton, WI is seeking a dedicated, civic minded person to fill the role of village clerk/treasurer. This position is responsible for performing the duties of the village clerk/ treasurer as prescribed by the Wisconsin state law and the village board. The position duties include, but are not limited to the following: payroll, process utility bills, collect taxes, maintain financial records, attend and take meeting minutes at all meetings, properly post notices, maintain all records, complete financial statements, board of review, run elections, handle various communications, insurance matters and filing.

Qualifications: US citizen with a valid drivers license Strong knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping Obtain a notary public certification within six (6) months of employment

HOW TO APPLY: Applications are available on the village of Clayton website. [website] Or may be picked up at the Village of Clayton clerk's office at 111 West Clayton Ave., Clayton, WI 54004. Please include a resume and a completed application on or before May 10, 2023. Mailing address is PO Box 63, Clayton, WI 54004 The Village of Clayton is an equal opportunity employer

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:
  • Flexible schedule
Physical setting:
  • Office
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift



Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Clayton, WI 54004: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work Location: In person

Example 6

Madison Champaign ESC is looking for a detail-oriented, team player with strong organizational skills to join our fiscal department. The ideal candidate will provide examples of strong PC skills (including proficiency in Excel), the ability to meet deadlines, juggle multiple priorities, and have a strong work ethic. Assistant Treasurer Applicants must have a valid Ohio School Treasurer's License. Looking for candidates that lead with a servant's heart. Full-Time position 8 hours/day 5 days/week 260 days/year Urbana, Ohio Start Date August 1, 2022 or ASAP Application Deadline July 11, 2022 Minimum Qualifications Working knowledge of payroll best practices Experience with eFinance Plus preferred Ability to prioritize workload, handle multiple projects/tasks, and meet deadlines Excellent verbal, and written skills Send resume and cover letter to: Matthew Ketcham, Treasurer Madison-Champaign ESC 2200 South US HWY 68 Urbana, Ohio 43078 [phone number] Job Type: Full-time Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance Physical Setting:
  • Office Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Location: One location

Example 7

Town of Andover Treasurer Job Description Statement of Duties and Responsibilities The Treasurer is responsible for the oversight and maintenance of all budgets, accounts, and financial records for the Town of Andover. The position oversees all aspects of the daily operations of the Town's finances. This position involves the performance and/or oversight of a variety of professional accounting and financial control functions for the Town of Andover. This is a salaried-part time position for approximately 25 hours per month. Supervision received: The treasurer receives general direction from the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Finance, with overall reporting supervision by the Town Administrator. Essential Functions
  • Performs all duties required by the Connecticut General State Statues- read, interpret, and incorporate new legislation in the duties of the Town Treasurer
  • Participates as needed in the development of the Town Budget, including capital improvement plans, and oversees the administration of such budget once adopted
  • Coordinates and oversees work with the external auditors associated with the preparation of year- end financial reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Account Principals (GAAP), including the compilation of requested data, making all information , paperwork, and documents available in a timely fashion, and preparing necessary journal entries.
  • Oversees the preparation and timely submission of a variety of financial management reports, including monthly financial management reports for the Board of Selectmen (BOS) and the Board of Finance (BOF) and attend BOS and BOF meetings when requested.
  • Oversee and ensure the reconciliation of all Town cash and investment and Trust accounts on a monthly basis.
  • Oversee the receipt of all Town money, ensure deposit into the proper accounts, posted, and reconciled.
  • Invest money received for the Town in financial institutions approved by Connecticut General State Statues. Perform the same for all Trust Funds. Qualifications
  • Direct experience working in a municipal finance role or for a public accounting firm directly involved in audits of municipalities
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field or Five years of related experience in accounting/bookkeeping, preferably in a municipal office.
  • Thorough understanding of the principals of municipal finance. Knowledge of the practices and procedures used in municipal accounting, including Generally Accepted Account Principles (GAAP), Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) , relevant CT General Statues regarding town finances, and State Office of Policy & Management (OPM) financial reporting requirements.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with town officials, public officials, residents, and other departments and agencies
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to organize and express thoughts and ideas through written and oral communication including clear, concise, accurate and timely financial reports and statements.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to carry out all the responsibilities of the job independently and without supervision
  • Excellent computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft office (excel, word, etc.), adobe acrobat
  • Comprehensive knowledge of various computer software programs for municipal finance, experience with Edmonds a plus. Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $45.00 per hour Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Andover, CT 06232: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred) Experience:
  • GAAP: 1 year Location: One location
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Treasurer duties and responsibilities

A Treasurer has a critical role in the committee responsible for managing finances for the institution. They may also work with a professional accountant to file taxes and to ensure the accuracy of finances. Some responsibilities a good Treasurer should be able to complete regularly in any industry include:

  • Manage incoming payments
  • Deposit received funds
  • Write outgoing cheques
  • Document all business financial transactions
  • Manage formal reports and company bank statements
  • Oversee and approve all financial plans or revisions to plans
  • Plan and ensure adherence to the pre-determined financial budget for the year
  • Ensure the protection of funds from any potential misuse by any other members of the committee

Treasurer skills and qualifications

To successfully manage this crucial role, an exceptional candidate should have strong analytical skill sets and basic accounting knowledge. Common qualifications to look out for in a candidate include:

  • Excellent organizational skills regarding documentation and file or record-keeping
  • Strong verbal and visual financial reporting skills
  • Exceptional ability to communicate complex financial information
  • Valuable time management and prioritization skills
  • In-depth knowledge of software tools used by the committee
  • Solid understanding of budget planning and finance
  • Substantial value for ethics and trustworthy operations
  • Experience using different methodical approaches for managing finances

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A good Treasurer will typically have at least three years of professional experience in finance or budget planning. Experience in accounting is also a valuable asset for helping with the management of your company’s finances. If your business is smaller, you may have shorter experience requirements for candidates.

Treasurer education and training requirements

An outstanding Treasurer candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, economics, or another related discipline. A Master’s degree in finance or a business-related discipline is a strong asset to the position. In some cases, you may require the Treasurer to be bonded to ensure they will fulfill their duties ethically. Hiring a bonded Treasurer gives you additional assurance that your money is going to be properly and safely handled.

Treasurer salary expectations

The average salary of a treasurer is $83,860 per year. Individual salary numbers may vary depending on experience level or location. Please note this average is based on fewer than 100 reported salaries.

Treasurer salary expectations

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