JOB SUMMARY:
Appointed by the Town Council, the Treasurer is responsible for providing the necessary accounting and financial services for the town. This includes all the duties and responsibilities outlined in Chapter 34, Finance Administration, in the Town of Awendaw Code of Ordinances. This position reports to the Town Administrator for the day-to-day operations and to the Town Council.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Prepare and issue all payments on behalf of the town, in accordance with approved budget allocations, procurement procedures, purchase authorization, debt obligations, and other applicable policies and procedures.
2. The Treasurer shall be the general accountant for the town and shall keep a current account of all monies, accounts and inventories of town property, real and personal, and render reports thereon as directed by the Mayor and Town Council.
3. The Treasurer shall have staff-level responsibilities, subject to the direction and approval of the Town Administrator, for the town in order and in line for payment as due, to prepare checks for signature, and to prepare periodic financial reports required by state and/or federal agencies, including accommodation tax reports.
4. Ensures the timely collection and processing of license, permit, and water bill payments.
5. Receives and processes all bills and invoices; submits bills and invoices to the Town Administrator for approval prior to payment; obtains authorized signatures on all checks prior to distribution; mails checks to vendors in a timely manner.
6. Receives, processes, and deposits all receivables (cash, check, and credit card transactions).
7. Provides and processes payroll information to the town’s payroll processing contractor on a bi-weekly basis; ensures proper withholding and payment of federal and state payroll taxes and other deductions, such as South Carolina State Retirement and optional 401(k)/457(b); reports changes in employee withholdings for federal and state income taxes, and changes to insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, etc.)
8. Maintains copies of all expenditures and receipts; provides information to the Town Council monthly for use in preparing monthly financial statements; and enters information into QuickBooks
9. Coordinates with the Town’s third-party accounting firm for the following: all bank and deposit reconciliations; year-end accruals and adjustments; and audit preparation and support
10. Provides yearly information to Town Auditors for year-ending reviews.
11. Responsible for the management of the Town’s investment program. As such, the Treasurer is assigned full discretionary management of the town's investments and shall report all transactions directly to the town administrator in a timely manner. The treasurer shall maintain all written agreements, wire transfer agreements, banking service contracts, and collateral/depository agreements.
12. The Treasurer shall perform additional duties and services related to the main duties as prescribed from time to time by the Mayor and/or Town Council.
13. Assist with special projects as assigned; and
14. Perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, public administration, or a related field is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
· A minimum of five years’ experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or finance is required. Prior government experience, specifically municipal government experience, is strongly preferred. Prior experience working in a coastal community is also a plus.
· Graduation as a Certified Public Finance Administrator (CPFA) is preferred, but not required.
· Must possess a valid South Carolina Drivers’ License.
· Must be bondable.
· Successful candidate must be self-motivated, highly organized, able to perform multiple tasks concurrently and able to work independently and as part of a team.
· The town reserves the right to consider any combination of relevant education and experience that demonstrates a candidate’s ability to successfully perform the duties of Treasurer.
· The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment criminal background check, drug screening and employment verification.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
· Knowledge of applicable state statutes and regulations, including, but not limited to, municipal budgeting, finance, investment, and purchasing policies.
· Knowledge of public accounting principles and procedures.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills; clear and concise communicator, whether with individual members of Town staff, Town Council, businesses, community organizations, or members of the public.
· Considerable knowledge of administrative practices and procedures.
· Knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar, and vocabulary.
· Ability to take initiative to fulfill duties under limited supervision.
· Ability to maintain official records and to prepare accurate reports.
· Ability to prepare effective correspondence on routine matters and to perform routine office management details without referral to a supervisor.
· Ability to perform research and present findings in a clear, concise, and effective manner.
· Proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite is required, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
