City Treasurer

Kentucky League of Cities; Mount Washington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Mt. Washington is seeking a qualified city treasurer to oversee all financial operations, accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance for municipal funds.

Responsibilities include managing accounts payable/receivable, preparing monthly statements, presenting reports to the council, coordinating audits, and supporting annual budget processes with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or related field.
• Municipal government experience preferred.
• Knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and accounting practices.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow, and daily financial transactions.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, bank reconciliations, and financial reports for the mayor, city council, and city administrator.
• Attend monthly city council meetings and present the treasurer's financial report.
• Coordinate annual audits, including financial, payroll, workers’ compensation, and state-required audits.
• Assist with the preparation, monitoring, and reporting of the city’s annual budget for all funds.
• Ensure timely filing and payment of federal, state, and local taxes and required financial reports.
• Maintain accurate financial records, grant reporting, capital improvement schedules, and debt payment records.
• Monitor city bank accounts and ensure proper financial controls and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Skills

Accounting

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Regulatory compliance

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

The City of Mt. Washington is seeking a qualified, detail-oriented, and organized individual to serve as city treasurer. The city treasurer is responsible for overseeing the city's financial operations, accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance to ensure accurate and responsible management of municipal funds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow, and daily financial transactions.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, bank reconciliations, and financial reports for the mayor, city council, and city administrator.
• Attend monthly city council meetings and present the treasurers’ financial report.
• Coordinate annual audits, including financial, payroll, workers’ compensation, and state-required audits.
• Assist with the preparation, monitoring, and reporting of the city’s annual budget for all funds
• Ensure timely filing and payment of federal, state, and local taxes and required financial reports
• Maintain accurate financial records, grant reporting, capital improvement schedules, and debt payment records
• Monitor city bank accounts and ensure proper financial controls and compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Qualifications:

• Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or related field
• Municipal government experience is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and accounting practices
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software

Application Deadline: 11/20/2026