Deputy Treasurer

Job Summary

Performs a variety of tasks to assist the County Treasurer in their statutory duties, and provide responsive, courteous and efficient service to County residents.

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual payments and reports to the State according to statutory requirements
• Maintain daily receipt and expenditure records, reconcile cash, cancelled checks and bank deposits
• Provide monthly revenue spreadsheets for County Commission, as well as other Officeholders, as needed
• Initiate and/or approve ACH/EFT payments on accounts
• Coordinate with County Auditor’s office to provide checks & balance system
• Balancing the Treasurer’s receipts and posting to accounts on computer
• Participating in the keeping of records and financial reports and budget summaries as directed or requested
• Serving as a resource for the County Commission and assisting in developing the annual budget and anticipating and planning for the future needs of the County

• Operate office equipment, including but not limited to: copy machine, computer, phone, 10-key
• Processing of daily cash journals and other related reporting
• Perform all other duties as assigned

High School diploma required. Additional courses in bookkeeping and accounting are preferred as is banking experience and/or municipal experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

• Must be able to work independently without supervision
• Must be organized, able to multi-task and detail-oriented
• Must possess good spelling, grammar, communication and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in basic municipal accounting principles and methods and experience with computerized accounting record keeping.
• Knowledge of the department derived through education, training, and experience in order to deal with issues and researchable problems.
• Understanding of the statutory requirements and process of the County Treasurer.
• Ability to operate modern office equipment such as photocopiers, fax machines, calculators, computers, and various software and accounting programs.
• Ability to be responsible for accuracy, timeliness, and thoroughness of own work and to perform such work in accordance with legal, procedural, and policy guidelines.
• Ability to exercise discretion, tact, and diplomacy at all times.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and respectful working relationships with County officials and employees.
• Ability to remain calm and deal courteously with public, exhibiting exceptional customer service skills, especially when interacting with upset customers.
• Commitment to protect the confidentiality of the County residents