Treasury Clerk

Job Title

City Treasurer

Job Description

*Open to SEIU Salaried Members and the Public*

SEIU Salaried Members must apply within the first 14 days of this posting to be considered as an in-house candidate. Any applications received after the first 14 days will be considered with applications from the public.

Applications will be screened. Those qualified will be invited to participate in a written test and an oral interview. Applicants must successfully pass each of the selection processes by a score of 70% or better to proceed in the process.

This posting is subject to close after 14 days

Position Purpose: Collects and documents receipt of monies owed to the City by the general public.

Major Duties

1. Receives monies owed to the City by the general public, such as water bills, property taxes, and miscellaneous other payments.
2. Inputs revenue data into computerized system by calling up the proper account and receipting payments.
3. Balances cash with receipts, prepares deposit slips and daily cash report listing total amount of monies received.
4. Instructs residents on use of in-house touchscreen to print water bills, tax bills and special assessments as needed or requested
5. Processes applications for determining eligibility of senior citizens for tax deferment.
6. Assists with sorting, opening and organizing daily mail for processing.
7. Returns checks to customers that are problematic or incorrect; advises customer what is needed to remedy the situation and continue payment.
8. Assists with closing and locking of the safe and vault at close of day.
9. Collects and applies drop box payments daily. This duty is rotated weekly between incumbents.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent; course work in math, bookkeeping and office procedures is desirable.
• Minimum Six (6) months experience handling money and performing cash transactions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with the public in person, by phone, and in writing.
• Proficient in using standard office equipment, including calculators, telephones, fax machines, copiers, and cash counting machines.
• Proficient in computer use with working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to maintain a professional attitude and appearance; maintain confidentiality in all transactions.

Working Conditions

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work requires constant standing and occasional sitting; work requires seldom walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and reaching with hands and arms; work has standard vision and hearing requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by the spoken word; work seldom requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Care with low bi-weekly employee premium contributions (low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums).
• Dental Insurance and Vision Plan; 100% employer-paid premium
• MERS Hybrid Retirement Plan: 2 plans in one - Defined benefit plan with the investment choice of a defined contribution plan.
• Healthcare Savings Plan: Savings Plan to help you prepare for the costs of health care after you leave employment.
• City-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment.
• 13 Paid Holidays
• PTO (Paid Time Off) days based on length of service; accrual can be up to 22 days during the first year of employment.
• City-paid short and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Deferred Compensation Program: Voluntary 457 and Roth IRA
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Benefits are subject to change in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.

Job Number

2026-0052

Department

Fiscal Service

Division

City Treasurer

Opening Date

08/07/2026

Closing Date

9/5/2026 at 8:00 AM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Location

City Hall, MI

Salary

$40,705.60 - $44,408.00 Annually

Job Type

Full Time

Employer

The City of Saginaw

Address

1315 S Washington Avenue, Rm 202 Saginaw, Michigan, 48601

Phone

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