What is a city treasurer and how to become one

Key steps to become a city treasurer

1. Explore city treasurer education requirements

   Most common city treasurer degrees

   Bachelor's

   57.8 %

   Associate

   20.7 %

   High School Diploma

   7.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific city treasurer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Financial Statements	20.77%
   Payroll	19.84%
   Cash Management	10.06%
   Utility Billing	9.50%
   Treasury	6.25%

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3. Research city treasurer duties and responsibilities

   • Trust with managing all financial accounts associate with the fraternity and prepare organized financial statements for all members and alumni.
   • Process payroll and payroll liabilities including payroll taxes, workers comp, garnishments, etc.
   • Budget chapter money to disperse properly between fraternity needs, philanthropic events, home improvement projects and other miscellaneous expenses.
   • Enter information into ADP and verify accuracy of information.

4. Apply for city treasurer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a city treasurer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams