County Treasurer - Chippewa County, WI

About the Role

Chippewa County has a temporary full-time appointment available for the position of County Treasurer. This appointment will be from October 2026 to January 1, 2029. As the County Treasurer is an elected position, to continue as County Treasurer after January 1, 2029, the successful candidate will need to enter the 2028 primary and general elections for County Treasurer and prevail in those elections.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and disbursing all money belonging to the County
• Keeping a true and accurate account of the receipt and expenditure of all money
• Organizing, planning, implementing, and directing the business office activities and operations of the Treasurer's Office
• Performing duties with independent judgment and discretion in the performance of complex administrative management, operational, and financial functions
• Supervising personnel
• Providing responsive, courteous and efficient service to County departments, residents and the general public

Qualifications

An elected official must meet Wisconsin Statutory requirements for County elected officials and must be at least 18 years of age and eligible to vote in Chippewa County. Must be bondable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years recent accounting and supervisory experience
• Working knowledge of the duties of the County Treasurer as defined by Wisconsin State Statute Chapter 59.25
• Knowledge of property tax collection process as defined in Wisconsin State Statute Chapter 74
• Work experience in electronic banking
• Knowledge of property legal descriptions
• Strong computer and customer service skills