Treasurer

The City of Williamston, located in northeast Ingham County, is seeking a full-time City Treasurer to serve as chief financial officer. The City is in excellent financial shape. Requires minimum 5 years of experience as a municipal treasurer or chief deputy treasurer or an equivalent combination of education and experience; 3 years of supervisory experience preferred. Must have experience and prowess with BS&A Accounting software.

The City operates under a Council/Manager form of government. The City has 21 full-time and 3 part-time employees along with contracted service providers. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related field is preferred.

Per the City Charter, the Treasurer shall:

have the custody of all money of the City and all evidences of value belonging to or held in trust by the City.

collect all City taxes and assessments and such other accounts and moneys which are collected by the City as shall be required by law or ordinance.

keep and deposit all money or funds in such manner and only in such places as the Council may determine or as may be required by law.

have such powers, duties, and prerogatives in regard to the collection and custody of state, county, school district, and City taxes and moneys as are conferred by law.

perform such other duties as may be prescribed by law or by the Council.