The Village of Montgomery, Orange County, New York is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Village Treasurer to be responsible for the Village’s fiscal and budget administration. Responsibilities include independently maintaining records and accounts in accordance with prescribed procedures and methods, balancing accounts, preparing and issuing financial statements, and performing other financial duties as requested by the Executive Department and/or Board of Trustees. 

Primary responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain custody of village funds including cash receipts and expenditures.  Provide financial reports on a monthly basis or as needed for the Mayor and Village Departments.  The accounting must comply with the Office of the State Comptrollership’s uniform system of accounts.  Monitor budget lines and handle budget transfers as required or as requested by departments.
• Prepares Journal Entries and Bank Reconciliations.
• Budget experience required to support budget preparation and adoption of budget, as outlined under Village Law.
• The treasurer must deposit, in a commercial bank or trust company as designed by the board of trustees, all village funds within the 5 days of receipt.  
• Work with the Village auditor in preparation of the annual independent audit and the filing of the annual audit with the Office of the New York State Comptroller.  File reports required by the New York State Comptroller.
• The treasurer is the authorized by signatory of village checks.  The Board of Trustees may authorize, by local law or resolution, the treasurer to use a facsimile signature. 
• Attend meetings of the Board of Trustees as requested. 

Desired Skills/Qualifications/ Education

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college in accounting or finance or a related field and five years of accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and all other Microsoft Programs.
• Experience in governmental accounting is preferred.
• Proficiency in Edmunds software.

Salary to commensurate with experience. Position is Full Time with an excellent benefit package and medical buyout available.  Please submit a Resume and New York State Civil Service Application to be considered for this position (subject to criminal background check). Email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

The successful candidate should live within the County of Orange.