TREASURER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MOUNT VERNON

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An employee in this class is appointed and serves at the pleasure of the Board of Education and reports to the Assistant Superintendent for Business . The employee serves as the statutory Treasurer of the School District and is responsible for safeguarding District funds, maintaining the integrity of treasury operations and ensure the accurate accounting and reporting of cash, investments and other financial activities of the District. The Treasurer acts as the custodian of District monies and is responsible for cash management, banking relationships, investments, debt service administration, account reconciliations, financial reporting and related treasury functions. While supervision is not directly a requirement of this job, the Treasurer reviews, monitors, coordinates and approves financial activities necessary for safeguarding District assets and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and Board policies, Does related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)

Receives, accounts for and safeguards all monies belonging to the School District;

Deposits District funds and analyzes receipts to determine proper accounts to be credited;

Maintains custody of all District bank accounts and monitors daily cash balances;

Signs checks, payroll and warrants as authorized by law, Board policy, and District procedures;

Maintains detailed records of all deposits, disbursements, transfers, investments and debt service transactions;

Converts bonds to registered bonds when required by banks or individuals;

Converts registered bonds to negotiable bonds, as required;

Maintains records of registered bond owners;

Mails registered bond coupon interest to owners;

Reviews and approves journal entries, account adjustments, budget transfers, banking transactions, cash transfers and investment transactions in accordance with District procedures;

Monitors cash flow and advises the Assistant Superintendent for Business regarding current and projected cash needs;

Reconciles all bank accounts, investment accounts and related financial records monthly and investigates discrepancies;

Maintains records for debt service, interest and redemption accounts, and related fund balances;

Maintains detailed records of investments purchased and monitors investment maturities and compliance with the District's investment policy;

Provides functional oversight of District accounts receivable, accounts payable, tax collection, banking, cash handling and related accounting activities;

Oversees payment processing activities and related accounting procedures to promote compliance with District purchasing, claims auditing and payment requirements;

Provides guidance and technical assistance regarding accounting procedures, reconciliations, financial reporting, cash management, tax collection and bookkeeping activities;

Prepares, maintains and presents the District's Monthly Treasurer's Financial Reports to the Board of Education;

Assists with annual financial statement preparation, external audits, state reporting requirements, and year-end closing activities;

Maintains documentation supporting all cash, investment, banking and debt-related transactions.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Candidates must have considerable knowledge of accounting principles, governmental finance, treasury management, financial reporting, internal controls and school district financial operations; must be able to follow complex written and oral directions; must be able to prepare correspondence and reports and other materials; must be able to ensure required financial reports, reconciliations, schedules and accounting documentation are completed accurately and timely, candidates must have the ability to identify accounting discrepancies, control weakness, compliance concerns and financial reporting issues and recommends corrective actions; candidates must have the ability to develop schedules, summarize, analyses and supporting documentation used in monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting; candidates must be proficient in spreadsheet software, computerized accounting systems and financial management applications; must be able to provide guidance and technical assistance regarding accounting procedures, reconciliations, financial reporting, cash management, tax collection and bookkeeping activities; must be able to establish effective relations with others; must maintain confidential and sensitive information; must be able to exercise sound judgment; mental alertness; integrity; tact and courtesy; clerical aptitude; neatness of appearance and physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Graduation from an accredited college or university recognized by the New York State Education Department with the Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field; PLUS two years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, treasury, auditing, financial reporting, governmental or municipal finance, public-sector financial, nonprofit finance; private-sector accounting, or a closely related financial management experience; OR
2. Graduation from an accredited college of university recognized by the New York State Education Department with a Bachelor's Degree (see A) above PLUS four years of the above noted experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT TO THIS POSITION:

EMPLOYEES IN THIS CLASS MUST BE BONDED.

Adopted - CSC 9/23/2026

Exempt