TREASURY ADMINISTRATOR (TEMPORARY)

TREASURY ADMINISTRATOR (TEMPORARY)

Salary

$59,168.00 - $68,071.00 Annually

Location

City Hall, NY

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

POSTING

Department

TREASURY

Opening Date

08/29/2026

Closing Date

9/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Fee

$0.00

• Description
• Benefits

RESIDENCE: Residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the City of Buffalo prior to filing application. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO ANYONE APPLYING FOR THE BUFFALO POLICE ENTRY LEVEL EXAMINATION. NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT-SUMMER LIFEGUARDS: Due to the nationwide lifeguard shortage, residency is NOT a requirement for the seasonal lifeguard position in the City of Buffalo. Applicants from any nearby municipality are encouraged to apply.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW.

FEE: WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.)

Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

This is an administrative position involving all activities of the Treasury Division. The incumbent is responsible for fiscal records and transactions pertaining to the Division. Director supervision is received from the Assistant Administrator of Treasury and Collections and supervision is exercised over personnel assigned.

Examples of work (Illustration Only)

Coordinates and supervises the maintenance of departmental account-keeping records;

Destroys or purges records in accordance with the New York State Guidelines for Retention of Records;

Assists in the preparation of the Treasury budget, makes and submits for review and approval;

Attends In Rem foreclosure sales and supervises the keeping of bids and receipts of deposits on sales;

Researches payments for accurate application to accounts and prepare statements and other documentation related to finding;

Supervises the corrections and adjustments on reports for city taxes, sewer rent and water bills, as well as correcting and adjusting dishonored checks and credit card payments;

Maintains control of bank collateral for bank deposits of the Buffalo Sewer Authority;

Interviews office callers, taxpayers and other individuals giving information regarding taxes, sewer rents, water bills and other departmental matters;

Attends to complaints of taxpayers and makes adjustments as needed;

Distributes city payroll;

• oversees the application of court orders, garnishees and levy's;

Prepares requisitions for equipment, material and supplies used in the department;

Compiles data and statistics on various items, makes recommendations and submits reports on same;

Operates data processing equipment including personal computers, in the use of application programs and the input and retrieval of data;

Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

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Continuous and permanent status in the Department of Administration, Finance, Policy and Urban Affairs as an Administrative Assistant, Associate Account Clerk or Assistant Collection Officer for one (1) year;

OR

Continuous and permanent status in the Department of Administration, Finance, Policy and Urban Affairs as a Junior Collection Officer for five (5) years

In addition, all applicants must have two years of full-time experience in account keeping/financial experience and/or in the preparation of contracts.

THE CITY OF BUFFALO IS AN EQUAL OPPORUNITY EMPLOYER

Additional Information

Thorough knowledge of all phases of Treasury Division functions including city taxes, sewer rents, water bills, salary garnish and levy's, parking meter collections;

Thorough knowledge of the methods used in maintaining and checking financial records and reports;

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of account-keeping, budget control and payroll;

Administrative supervision;

High degree of accuracy;

Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing;

Ability to operate data processing equipment in the use of application programs and the input/retrieval of data;

Ability to get along well with others;

Initiative, resourcefulness, tact; courtesy; integrity;

Physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.

The City of Buffalos benefit package is designed to give our employees and their love ones, comfort, safety, and stability they need in serving our community each and every day.

Our offerings include:

• Medical and vision, Dental, Life Insurance (basic) and (supplemental)
• New York State Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program for employee/family members
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Liberal holidays & vacation
• Growth Opportunities and Steady earnings potential

Employer City of Buffalo