County Treasurer

Position Overview

The county treasurer is the chief financial officer for the county and administers all county monies. The county treasurer receives, deposits, and maintains records for all county monies, redeems county warrants, apportions taxes to various accounts and to local public entities such as schools and cities, keeps records of all payments and expenditures made by the county, and presents county records and financial statement to the State Auditor and Inspector.

The county treasurer also receives the annual tax roll and tax roll warrant, prepares the ad valorem tax statements, and mails the statements to the property owners. The county treasurer collects all county ad valorem taxes, issues delinquent personal and real property tax notices, and initiates and supervises tax sales on real property for nonpayment of taxes.

Additionally, the county treasurer is a member of the county budget board. The budget board reviews the annual estimate of needs of each county department, revises these estimates if needed, proposes a budget, conducts public hearings, and adopts a budget. The budget board also authorizes transfers of certain funds from one county budget account to another and may make supplemental appropriations to the budget.

This is not an exhaustive list of all county treasurer duties mandated by law but is an overview of the general day-to-day functions. To assist with the performance of duties of the office, county treasurers are required to participate in training programs provided by the Cooperate Extension Service through Oklahoma State University. Candidates for this appointment are expected to demonstrate expertise in financial management and budgeting, as well as a proven dedication to serving the public. State and/or local government experience is helpful preferred.

A person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor involving embezzlement or a felony under the laws of this state or of the United States or who has entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to such misdemeanor involving embezzlement or felony or who has been convicted of a crime in another state which would have been a misdemeanor involving embezzlement or a felony under the laws of this state or has entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to such crime is not be eligible for this appointment. Pursuant to 26 O.S §131.1 and 51 O.S. §14, the appointee for county treasurer is required to have been a registered voter and have maintained a current principal residence within the Cleveland County for six (6) months prior to beginning his/her appointment as county treasurer. Candidates will be required to present valid ID showing a physical Cleveland County address. ID must be presented with application.

Compensation

• $111,287.00

Note:

This position will be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners as an elected official of the Cleveland County and subject to an election to county office.

Benefits Highlights

Cleveland County is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:

• Several health, dental and vision options for both employees and employees + dependents.
• 14 paid Holidays, 15 days of Vacation and 15 days of Sick Leave per year.
• Retirement Savings Plans.

About Cleveland County

Cleveland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.