Treasurer

Job Description

The Village of Thornton is seeking a full-time Treasurer. The Treasurer is an integral part of the Village’s management team, overseeing the financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, revenue collection, debt management, and financial reporting, while acting as the primary financial advisor to the Village Board and Village Administrator.

Duties and Responsibilities

Plans, organizes and supervises the operations of the Village’s finances, including the disbursement and accounting of municipal funds, billing, and preparation of monthly and annual reports; supervises staff assisting in these duties

In conjunction with the Village Administrator, prepares the operating budget, appropriation and tax levy ordinances and capital improvement budget; reviews the departmental budget requests for accuracy and justification of resource allocation and expenditures

Prepares all payroll tax returns including, but not limited to: IRS Forms 941, W2, 1099 and Illinois 941 and IDES filings

Works with the Village Administrator to formulate and implement Village Financial Policies as approved by the Village Board

Reviews and monitors the ongoing administration of the fiscal year budget; monitors revenues and expenditures

Assists the Village auditors during the annual audit of the Village’s Financial records; prepares annual Treasurer’s Report, annual TIF reports and other annual filings as required by the State of Illinois and Cook County

Orders authorized changes and monitors various Village investment funds

Maintains a general accounting system of all financial activities; oversees maintenance of financial records for each department

Submits monthly cash position and revenue/expense reports to the Village Board and Village Administrator

Attendance at the Board of Trustees meetings held twice a month

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent and highly accurate math and accounting skills.

Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, and specialized accounting software used by the Village of Thornton

Ability to maintain confidential information; work independently; follow instructions; and communicate clearly and concisely

A strong understanding of governmental accounting standards, budgetary systems, and financial reporting (GASB, GAAP) is highly preferred

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required; Master’s degree preferred.

3-5 years of related experience working in a municipal setting preferred

Salary and Benefits

This position has a regular work schedule of 40 hours/week, generally performed Monday—Friday, with attendance at the Board of Trustees meetings required

13 paid/observed holidays

80 hours of vacation time and 24 hours of personal time (upon successful completion of a one (1) year probationary period; and 56 hours of sick time

Enrollment in the Village’s group health insurance program that includes medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance plans; along with enrollment in the Village’s retirement plan through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)

The salary range for this position is $75,000-80,000 - DOQ

Please submit a cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references to Melissa Wiak, Village Administrator at no later than Monday, March 31, 2025. Chosen candidates will be subject to a background and criminal history investigation, and qualifying drug screen.

Anticipated start date of May 5, 2025

The Village of Thornton is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Full-time