City of Williamsport Treasurer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary :

The Williamsport City Treasurer is a full-time position and is responsible for the collection of City and school real estate, business privilege, mercantile, amusement, and local services taxes. This is a split-duty position. The successful candidate will be both the Treasurer and the Tax Collector. The successful candidate will also manage all aspects of the treasurer and the tax office, spending roughly 50% of their time on each position of Treasurer and Tax Collector.

This position also shares accounting and fiduciary responsibility with the Finance and Controller's Offices.

Essential Functions :

• Supervise office staff and oversee the daily workflow of the department.
• Manage office budget and procedures.
• Record and verify accounts receivable.
• Record accounts payable.
• Manage and oversee bank accounts.
• Perform daily banking.
• Oversee and collect City and school real estate taxes, City business privilege taxes, mercantile, local services taxes, and amusement / admission taxes.
• Perform general office management and City financial duties.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements of the Position per 3rd Class City Ordinance and Code :

Other Desired Requirements, Skills, and Abilities :

Preferred Education and Experience :

Physical Requirements :

Department : Treasurer's Office

Reports To : Williamsport City Council

Supervisory Responsibility : Tax Collector; Clerk / Teller

FLSA Status : Salaried / Exempt

Position Typ e : Full-time / Non-Union

Pay Rate :

2025 : $51,250 annualized

2026 : $52,532 annualized

2027 : $54,108 annualized

Benefits / Medical, Prescription / Vision, 457B / Dental / Life / EAP

Date Created / Revised : Revised 10 / 10 / 2025

The incumbent will have the opportunity to run for the seat during the next election cycle; subsequent terms will be four-year elected terms, beginning January 2028 - January 2032.