Deputy City Treasurer

Kentucky League of Cities; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Elizabethtown seeks a highly responsible, salaried accounting professional to maintain municipal accounts, prepare financial statements, and manage fund and disbursement activities under the supervision of the finance director and city treasurer. The role requires strong accounting skills, GASB knowledge, and the ability to prepare annual budgets and grant accounting for audits.

Minimum qualifications include a college degree in accounting or finance and at least 5 years of financial

Qualifications

• College degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of financial management experience.
• CPA or related certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general and subsidiary accounts, balance funds and bank accounts, prepare balance sheets, bond schedules, and other financial statements and reports.
• Compile data and information to assist in annual appropriation estimates.
• Prepare clear and concise financial reports for city departments, audits, and city requirements.
• Assist in handling grants and accounting for them.
• Assist in budget preparation.
• Disburse the city funds and sign checks as prescribed by ordinance.
• Attend continuing education to stay current on GASB regulations and state changes related to occupational tax collection.

Skills

Accounting

Financial management

Budgeting

GASB knowledge

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

Job description

City of Elizabethtown | Elizabethtown, KY

Date Posted: 9/22/2026 4:08:42 PM

Description:

This is a highly responsible, salaried position involving technical accounting work in the maintenance of varied municipal accounts. Work involves responsibility for performing accounting duties in maintaining control and subsidiary accounts including fund and special assessment accounts, in preparing financial statements and reports, and in depositing and disbursing municipal funds. Work requires the application of accounting skills and considerable judgement and discretion. The employee works under the general supervision of the finance director and city treasurer; and work is reviewed through periodic reports, individual conferences, and independent audit of accounts.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:

• College graduate with degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 5+ yearsexperience in financial management and operations

Preferred:

• 5+ years of accounting experience in a municipal government or related position
• Certified public accountant or other related accounting certifications

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain general and subsidiary accounts, balance funds and bank accounts, prepare balance sheets, bond schedules, and other financial statements and reports.
• Compile data and information in assisting in the preparation of annual appropriation estimates.
• Prepare clear and concise financial reports for city departments, audit purposes, and general requirements of the city.
• Assist in handling grants and accounting for same.
• Assist in budget preparation.
• Disburse the funds of the city and sign checks and other documents as prescribed by ordinance.
• Participate in training for all positions in the finance department to be able to assist when staff members are unavailable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Attend continuing education to remain current on GASB regulations, pronouncements, and state changes related to occupational tax collection (paid for by the city).

Salary Information: $67,400-$80,894
Application Deadline: 10/30/2026

Barb Jones
Human Resources Manager
200 W Dixie Ave, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Elizabethtown, KY 42701