Treasurer jobs in Benton Harbor, MI

Treasurer guides the overall direction, coordination, and operation of the organization's treasury department. Develops the strategic vision and direction for the treasury function. Being a Treasurer directs and manages treasury activities of an organization including financial forecasting and mitigating risk. Ensures financial transactions, policies, and procedures fulfill the organization's objectives, needs, and regulatory body requirements. Additionally, Treasurer is responsible for the corporate banking, credit, and investment functions. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Treasurer manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Treasurer typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Finance Director/Treasurer
  • City of Benton Harbor
  • Benton, MI FULL_TIME
  • Supervised By:      City Commission
    Supervises:            Employees assigned to the Finance and Treasury Department
     
    General Summary:
    Under the direction of the City Commission, also works with the City Manager and the Management Team, this position  plans and directs the financial accounting and treasury functions of the City.  Oversees and supervises the work of employees assigned to financial services.  Ensures accurate accounting of all City funds; invests idle cash; monitors ongoing expenditures; collects taxes and other receivables; administers payroll and accounts payable; assists with debt issuance and management; and assists in preparation of the annual budget.
     
    Essential Job Functions:
    An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions.  These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
     
    1. Maintains all financial records of the City.  Plans, organizes and administers the financial activities of the City in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, best fiscal practices and all state and local regulations.
    2. Responsible for overseeing all functions of the City’s Utility Billing, Cash Receipting, Accounts Payable and Payroll.
    3. Supervises the preparation and issuance of the tax bills, and the collection of taxes.  Oversees the disbursement of taxes to other local units of government.
    4. Completes and submits all financial reporting required by the City and state and federal agencies.  Prepares annual financial statements and oversees annual City audit.
    5. Supervises the year-end closing of financial records.  Provides needed documentation, schedules and information to the City’s auditors.
    6. Assist the City Manager in preparing the annual City budget.  Monitor and analyze expenditures throughout the fiscal year to maintain compliance with the approved budget.
    7. Evaluates financial trends and prepares periodic reports and recommendations to the City Manager and City Commission.
    8. Performs cash management functions including investment of municipal funds.  Balances all funds and reconciles internal and bank accounts.  Investigates and examines various investment options in order to achieve the best possible rate of return.
    9. Prepares or supervises the preparation of numerous county, state and federal forms and reports.  Ensures maintenance and accuracy of department records.
    10. Oversees the ongoing maintenance and development of computerized systems in the City.
    11. Presents financial metrics to City Commission on a monthly basis at the Personnel & Finance Committee and as otherwise directed by the City Manager.
    12. Performs related work as required.
     
    Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications:
    The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
    • Educational requirements include a Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration or related field, or equivalent.  Necessary experience includes five years in professional accounting or financial management in a municipal setting.
    • Comprehensive knowledge of the principals and practices of municipal finance, accounting, and investing.
    • Thorough knowledge of municipal operations and of the underlying laws, ordinances and regulations governing such operations.
    • Good knowledge of and ability to operate computers and financial-based software.
    • Ability to evaluate and control a variety of municipal financial services, analyze operating problems and make sound policy and procedural recommendations.
    • Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgement, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with employees, City Administrators and officials, professional contacts, and the public.
    • Ability to communicate effectively and present ideas orally and in writing.
    • Ability to work effectively under stress and changes in work priorities.
    • Ability to supervise and oversee the work of others.
    Physical Demands and Work Environment:
    The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
     
    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move items of light weight.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a business office setting.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
     
    Note:  This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position.  Persons will follow any other instructions and perform any related duties, as may be required by their manager, supervisor or department head.

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Village Secretary/Deputy Treasurer
  • Village of Eau Claire Michigan
  • Eau Claire, MI PART_TIME
  • Job Overview:Part-time Village Secretary/Deputy Treasurer Works under supervision of Clerk and Treasurer a. This position serves as main cashier, maintains the bank deposits by driving them to the ban...
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Allegiant Airlines (Multiple Opportunities)
  • Forward March Inc.
  • South Bend, IN
  • Forward March Inc. is collaborating with Allegiant Airlines, aiming to expedite Veterans and military spouses towards si...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Principal Associate, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Engineer
  • Capital One
  • South Bend, IN
  • Center 3 (19075), United States of America, McLean, Virginia Principal Associate, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Engineer Ca...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Executive Director - La Porte County Habitat for Humanity
  • LaPorte County Habitat for Humanity
  • Michigan City, IN
  • Job Description Job Description Executive Director LaPorte County Habitat for Humanity has a passion and heart for impro...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Temporary Bookseller
  • Half Price Books, Records, Magazines, Inc.
  • Mishawaka, IN
  • O U R M I S S I O N S T A T E M E N T "Be fair to customers and our employees, promote literacy, be kind to the environm...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Senior Tax Accountant
  • LECO Corporation
  • Saint Joseph, MI
  • Job Description Job Description Senior Tax Accountant For over 80 years, LECO has been a leader in the development and p...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Staff Accountant
  • Personnel Partners, Inc.
  • Elkhart, IN
  • Job Description Job Description Our client has an opening that can be flexible in hours as long as the person filling it...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Senior Staff Accountant
  • Five Star Recruiting and Staffing
  • Elkhart, IN
  • Job Description Job Description Summary: The Senior Accountant will be responsible for the oversight and coordination of...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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ACCOUNTING INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING CLERK
  • ASA ELECTRONICS LLC
  • Elkhart, IN
  • Job Description Job Description PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Analyze and record general ledger expenses associated with ASA...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Benton Harbor, Michigan

Benton Harbor is a city in Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan which is located southwest of Kalamazoo, and northwest of South Bend, Indiana. In 2010, the population was 10,038 according to the census. It is the smaller, by population, of the two principal cities in the Niles–Benton Harbor Metropolitan Statistical Area, an area with 156,813 people. Benton Harbor and the city of St. Joseph are separated by the St. Joseph River and are known locally as the "Twin Cities".[not in citation given] Fairplain and Benton Heights are unincorporated areas adjacent to Benton Harbor. According to...
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What does a Treasurer do?

Treasurer in Mcallen, TX
You don’t need to have an accounting background to be a good Treasurer.
December 29, 2019
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In my experience a lot of small community bank treasurers go to the boat a lot.
February 12, 2020
Treasurer in Wilmington, NC
The equivalent of an approved program for the school treasurer license shall include the following educational and field experience components.
January 04, 2020