Under the direction of the City Administrator, the City Treasurer is the general accountant for the City and is responsible for maintaining records of receipts and disbursements for the City, crediting accounts allowed by proper authority, maintaining a register of bonds and bills issued by the City, rendering full and correct statements of all receipts and payments to the City Council during their regularly scheduled meetings or as required, preparing payroll records, administration of grants, compiling and analyzing financial information as requested, administration of audits and monitoring city investments.

The successful candidate will ensure that the daily operations that fall under their purview align with the City Council’s vision, department policies and community goals as overseen by the City Administrator. The position will manage and coordinate department projects, monitor department expenditures, and ensure the department’s adherence to federal, state and local laws. The position will further provide data, background information and guidance to the City Administrator so that the City Administrator has the confidence to make informed decisions regarding the City’s budget and finances.

The holder of the position will be expected to actively participate in the Government Finance Officers’ Association (GFOA) of Texas so that their knowledge and professionalism in government finance is current and within best practices. As another means to promote excellence in finance, the successful applicant will be a participant in regional GFOA events.

As a leader in the organization, this position is expected to demonstrate exemplary character. This position plays an integral role in representing the City to residents, developers, business owners, members’ of the media, neighboring communities, regional organizations, and state and federal agencies.

The Ideal Candidate

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Two (2) years’ experience in municipal government accounting

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Five (5) years’ experience in municipal government accounting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities and capital.
• Knowledge of balance sheets, profit & loss statements, and other reports that articulate a city’s financial position.
• Ability to work with city’s computer programs.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures and government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from City Council, Customers and the General Public.
• Ability to calculate figures such as interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, areas, circumference and volume.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Knowledge of general accounting systems.

For more information on this position, please contact:
Kelly Kuenstler, Vice President,
Clear Career Professionals
(575) 496-0939
[email protected]