Treasurer

The Village of Cooperstown seeks qualified applicants for the position of Village Treasurer to serve as Chief Financial Officer for the Village. Duties include all municipal accounting functions; collecting taxes, water and sewer fees; managing bans, bonds, bank accounts, and pension funds; and assisting in budget and forward financial plan preparation emphasizing increased efficiencies and non-tax revenue, including grants. The Treasurer interacts with the public, all Village departments, financial institutions, the mayor, and trustees. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in municipal accounting procedures and systems. Appropriate supervisory and interpersonal skills are essential. Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Please send resume, cover letter, and references to the Village Clerk, Village of Cooperstown, P.O. Box 346, Cooperstown, NY 13326. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Any questions regarding this position should be directed to the Village Clerk at 607-547-2411. Candidates must be Otsego County residents. EOE.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Serves as Chief Financial Officer for the Village.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Responsible for all aspects of Village Accounting and ensuring governmental accounting procedures are followed.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)

Responsible for managing Village Bank accounts, BANS, and Bonds to minimize costs and maximize benefits to the Village and administration of these accounts and programs.

Assist outside auditors

Monitor fraud protection procedures

Provide finance reports to Board of Trustees

Collect taxes, water and sewer fees

Administers parking meter receipts and deposits

Responsible for Payroll and Benefits Administration i.e. payroll taxes, health insurance, NYS Retirement

Coordination of Workers’ Compensation claims

Management of retirement program for Volunteer Firefighters/EMS

Assist the Mayor and Board of Trustees in the preparation of the annual Village budget and forward outlook

Provides information as need for grants management

Will attend as directed and required, all training related to governmental accounting

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to work cooperatively with department heads, residents, the public, Village staff, union representatives, trustees and Mayor

Ability to supervise and guide staff

Sensitivity to both the need for transparency of public information and the need to maintain confidentiality on personnel issues

Thorough knowledge of New York State municipal accounting

Experience with, or ability to rapidly become proficient with Edmunds and Associates MCSJ municipal accounting system

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:Two years of bookkeeping or auditing experience, preferably including experience in governmental accounting and graduation from a college or university of recognized standing with specialization in accounting; or five years of such experience and completion of a standard high school course; or any equivalent combination of experience and training sufficient to indicate ability to do the work.

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Cooperstown, NY 13326 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cooperstown, NY 13326: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $55,000