Treasurer

The City of Saratoga Springs is currently recruiting a City Treasurer. This position is an exempt appointed position. It performs administrative duties in receiving, accounting for, depositing, and investing City funds and custody of city cash and investments.

This position will also be responsible for signing all disbursements and determine that there are sufficient funds available on deposit to honor such disbursements. In addition, this position is responsible for maintaining the City's general ledger.

This position is under the direct supervision of the Finance Manager and the general supervision of the Mayor and City Council since this is a position appointed by the Mayor and City Council. All employees are also under the general supervision of the City Manager.

Education & Experience:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Public Administration or other related field
• Five (5) years of experience as a deputy treasurer or similar with an emphasis in cash management functions
• Or an equivalent combination of job-related education and experience

• Must possess a valid Utah driver's license
• Must be able to be bonded through the City's Insurance

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serves as custodian for all City monies, bonds or securities
• Perform all duties as provided by State law and local ordinances or resolutions and duties as assigned by City Manager, Mayor & City Council
• Prepares and files all reports required of the Treasurer by State and City codes
• Oversees the receipt of all public funds and monies payable to the City, including all taxes, licenses, fines, utility payments, intergovernmental revenues and special assessments
• Keeps an accurate detailed account of all monies received in accordance with the "Uniform Fiscal Procedure Act for Utah Cities" and reconciles the accounts
• Determines the cash requirements of the City, provides for the investment of all idle cash in accordance with the "Utah Money Management Act", tracks interest revenues and makes periodic transfers of monies between City accounts as necessary
• Prepares comparisons, studies, and data collection recommendations regarding all city fee schedules, utility fees, city costs, operational cash management options, and revenues (all types)
• Co-signs all City checks along with the City Manager after determining that a sufficient amount is on deposit in the appropriate bank account of the City to honor the check
• Responsible for the preparation of a variety of financial reports, as well as revenue and economic growth projections including the preparation/review of monthly budget reports
• Track's developer payments, city agreements, and other liability accounts
• Responsible for City asset management
• Performs reconciliation to general ledger and bank statements, performs journal entries and balancing general ledger accounts
• Develops and distributes needed budget reports
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

• Fund accounting and formal deposit of monies
• General PC computer operations with an emphasis on accounting programs
• Correct use of English language and vocabulary
• General municipal government operations
• General office management
• Good to excellent writing skills are also required for this position

Ability to:

• Interact with the public in all situations while maintaining a professional, pleasant, and courteous demeanor
• Work independently within the structure of the general finance operations of the City
• Work with the City Recorder, Finance Director, and City Budget Officer
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with customers, developers, contractors, citizens, co-workers, and supervisors
• Utilize Caselle accounting software and Microsoft Office programs
• Communicate in a concise and effective manner
• Exercise sound and good judgment at all times

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions-including but are not limited to the job functions, qualifications, and competencies listed herein-of this job in the working conditions below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The successfully candidate must be able to perform under the physical demands and work environment of a typical office…