Town Treasurer

Primary Function: Performs the duties of the Treasurer as provided in section C-701, of the Town Charter, serving as the Chief Financial Officer, maintaining the Town's Financial accounting system, administering Town finances and maintaining records in compliance with federal, state statutes and Town ordinances.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all public moneys, bonds and loans of the Town, as directed by the Mayor and Town Council;
• Administer the Town’s short and long terms investments, as directed by the Mayor and Town Council;
• Processes accounts payable ensuring proper allocation prior to final approval by Town Administrator and Mayor;
• Prepares weekly, monthly and yearly financial reports, as directed by the Mayor;
• Manage assessments making ascertain that all taxable property within the Town is assessed for taxation;
• Collects all taxes, permit fees, utility revenues and all other revenues and funds receivable by the Town;
• Prepares a monthly bank reconciliation of all accounts;
• Ensures accurate monthly billing of the Water Reclamation Treatment Plant fixed and variable costs;
• Manages the annual audit process as required by Section 40 of Article 19 Annotated Code of Maryland;
• Processes payroll, preparing federal and state tax reports and payments;
• Administers all employee benefit plans ensuring employees are enrolled in plans accordingly;
• Assists the Town Administrator and the Mayor in preparing the Annual operational and capital improvement budgets for Town Council approval;
• Ensures budget appropriations are not exceeded;
• Prepare policies, procedures and systems necessary to ensure that effective controls are in place to protect the financial affairs of the Town;
• Attends all Town meetings, as directed by the Mayor.

Requirements:

• Bondable in accordance with Section C-704 of the Town Charter;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance;
• Financial/Budgeting experience in a similar setting that is subject to regular financial audits;
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand legal documents, grant agreements and directives;
• Experience with working with an accounting software with knowledge and experience with Journal entries.

Experience:

• GAAP: 5 years (Required)
• Financial Management: 5 years (Required)