What are the responsibilities and job description for the TREASURER TECHNICIAN position at City of Burbank?
OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT
Open to all qualified candidates.
Tentative examination dates for this recruitment:
Week of05/19/25 - Written examination
Week of 05/26/25 - Practical examination
Week of 06/09/25 - Oral interview
Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.
Under direction, to perform routine tasks and functions of the City Treasurer’s Office; handle and record cash and checks; process deposits, payments, and investments; perform banking transactions; prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports; and perform related work as required.Receives, verifies, and accounts for deposited cash collections of City departments; processes currency and coin change orders; cashes departments’ petty cash checks; consolidates and balances the collected cash to prepare for bank deposit; assists and advises cashiers in other departments in handling transactions in accordance with the established cash handling guidelines; coordinates with departments to process incoming and outgoing wires, automated clearinghouse (ACH) payments, credit card charge-backs, and returned checks and ACH payments; researches and assembles information from a variety of sources for the completion of specialized forms and preparation of reports; makes arithmetic and statistical calculations; performs detailed special projects and research assignments related to the City’s investment activities; assists with the preparation of a variety of reports, such as the monthly Treasurer’s Report; ensures that financial and treasury management reports are completed in a timely fashion; inputs and tracks investment transactions using the City’s investment tracking software; prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual investment reports; performs various bank transactions; inputs and monitors bank account activities; reconciles bank and safekeeping statements; coordinates with the bank on various bank adjustments; verifies, researches, and reconciles City bank accounts; assists in the reconcilement of cash account investments; identifies and validates bank statement posting entries and balances on a daily basis; coordinates with departments and bank representatives on reversals, returns, and other adjustment postings.
Employment Standards:
Knowledge of financial recordkeeping and cash management practices; banking products and services; business practices and procedures; standard accounting or bookkeeping processes, procedures, and controls; modern office methods, procedures, and equipment; spelling, grammar, and punctuation; basic principles of mathematics and statistics; municipal organizations. Skill in applying logical thinking to solve work-related problem situations or to accomplish tasks; organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and independently following up on assignments; researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of information and statistical data and materials; intermediate level use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Ability to analyze data and think critically while performing numerical work; organize and maintain record keeping systems; operate equipment used in cashiering, including calculator, terminal, cash register, and adding machine; handle confidential information with discretion; handle large sums of cash; maintain a high level of flexibility working in a small yet busy operation; model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct; organize and efficiently manage multiple ongoing assignments and projects with a high degree of accuracy; prepare reports and spreadsheets utilizing Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; provide exceptional customer service; reconcile financial transaction records, ledgers, and journals; gain understanding of the City’s investment policy, investment tracking, and related procedures as well as internal departmental policies and procedures; interpret, explain, and apply City departmental policies and procedures; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, other departments, and the public; foster a teamwork environment.
Education/Training: High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in finance, accounting, treasury, or a banking role, with demonstration of growth and advancement.
Desirable Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, economics, or a related field.
Salary : $55,652 - $76,717
