Treasurer - Chief Deputy

Job Description

The Union County Treasurer is currently accepting applications for a full-time, 40 hours per week, Chief Deputy position. The Chief Deputy Treasurer assists the Treasurer in the overall administration of the office in the absence of the Treasurer. This position is responsible for receipting and recording payments in addition to issuing the sale of hunting, fishing, dog, and other licenses.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and direction to assigned staff, including training, monitoring work progress, and assisting with complex situations
• Assist with receiving tax payments and related documentation; address tax collection questions in the absence of the Tax Collector
• Balance daily receipts against deposits, verify accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and allocate funds to appropriate accounts.
• Process financial reports and deposits from various County offices and transfer funds as directed by the Finance Office.
• Collect and record payments related to Hotel Tax and Clean & Green programs
• Manage the issuance, fee collection, and administration of state licenses (e.g., hunting, fishing, dog licenses, small games of chance, bingo applications) and ensure compliance with state requirements.
• Assist with audits, review tax collector returns, and maintain related documentation
• Maintain departmental databases, files, and records in compliance with record retention guidelines
• Prepare forms, reports, correspondence, legal documents, tax statements, public notices, and other related materials
• Maintain and update the Treasurer’s web page and prepare public communications such as news releases
• Assist in developing and administering the department budget and monitoring expenditures
• Communicate with County staff, external agencies, and the public to coordinate activities and resolve issues
• Participate in continuing education, meetings, and training to remain current on policies and procedures
• Perform other related duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Vocational or technical training in bookkeeping or accounting
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in bookkeeping or accounting, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license required
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to analyze, classify, and interpret financial and administrative data
• Ability to provide guidance and support to staff and the public
• Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills, including working with percentages, decimals, and financial records
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and adapt to changing situations
• Proficiency in computers and general office equipment
  
  

Working Conditions

• Primarily office environment
• Light physical activity (lifting up to 5–10 pounds)
• Extended periods at a workstation
  
  

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Successful completion of a background investigation
• Drug and alcohol screening required
  
  

This position will remain open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Union County, Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Company Description

Union County is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 42,681. Its county seat is Lewisburg. The county was created on March 22, 1813, from part of Northumberland County. Its name is an allusion to the federal Union.

We encourage you to review our current job postings and apply for a career with us today. A full job description and application can be obtained at www.unioncountypa.org or

picked up at the HR Office located at 155 N 15th Street, Lewisburg, PA 17837.

Union County, Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Benefits

401(a) - Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Group Health and Major Medical with prescription drug coverage - County contribution 80%

• Choice of PPO or HDHP with HSA
  
  

ConnectCare3 Clinical Services

• Patient Advocacy
• Nurse Navigation
• Chronic Disease Management & Prevention
• Nutrition Education
• Tobacco Cessation
  
  

Wellness Program

Paid Time off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holiday)

Voluntary Benefits

• Dental
• Vision
• STD/LTD
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• 457 Retirement Plan
  
  

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Training and Development

Educational Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement