City Treasurer

The City of Haven is seeking a reliable, detail?driven individual to serve as City Treasurer. This part?time appointed role provides independent financial oversight and ensures accurate accounting of all City funds.

Position Highlights

• Part?time; less than 40 hours per week – generally one day a month
• Appointed annually by the Mayor with Council approval
• Reports to the Mayor and City Council

Key Duties

• Verify and maintain accurate records of all City receipts and disbursements “Treasurer shall verify in suitable books the full and accurate account of all monies received / disbursed by the City…”
• Maintain separate accounts for each City fund
• Serve as a check?and?balance to City Clerk bookkeeping
• Compare checks, deposits, and transaction lists; make corrections
• Sign City checks and verify deposit slips
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Post?secondary business or accounting coursework preferred
• Experience in public agency or similar financial roles preferred
• Must be bondable and able to take the oath of office
• Must be proficient in Excel

Work Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret financial statements
• Effective communication in person and by phone
• Ability to operate a computer and ten?key calculator

This position is appointed annually by the Mayor with approval of the City Council.