TOWNSHIP TREASURER
Township Treasurer falls in New Jersey's unclassified service: an appointing authority hires for it directly, without a civil service exam.
The main requirement is 5 years of relevant experience.
How to apply
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No examThis title is not filled by examination
Non-competitive, unclassified, and Senior Executive Service titles are appointed directly by the hiring agency rather than through a civil service exam. Apply directly to the agency below.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator.
Definition
Under direction, supervises and performs the work involved in the disbursement, accounting and auditing of funds received and disbursed, and in the negotiation of loans and the sale of bonds; does related work as required.
Examples of work
Supervises and performs the work involved in the preparation of varied financial reports and statements; supervises and performs the work involved in the negotiation of loans and the sale of bonds; prepares, budgets; gives suitable assignments and instructions to assigned employees; plans and installs auditing and accounting systems and forms; handles correspondence pertaining to the treasurer's office; prepares suitable reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations; answers inquiries of a technical nature; directs the establishment and maintenance of extensive bookkeeping and other needed records and files.
Requirements
1. Graduation from a college of recognized standing with a major course of study in accounting.
2. Five years of varied supervisory accounting experience in work involving the installation, operation and keeping of large scale systems of accounts.
3. Certification as a Registered Municipal Accountant is required for the position.
4. Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods and procedures used in modern accounting and auditing; of the laws, rules and regulations governing the installation, operation and keeping of accounts and their application to specific situations; and of the preparation of involved and detailed accounting and other financial reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.
5. Ability to analyze complex financial problems; to give suitable assignments and instructions; to prepare suitable reports; and to direct the establishment and maintenance of extensive financial and related records and files.
6. Good health and freedom from disabling physical and mental defects.