City Treasurer

City Treasurer

Washburn, WI (Population (2,057)

The City of Washburn is seeking a City Treasurer who is dedicated, detail oriented, and community-focused to join the Administrative team in this vibrant City. Located in northern Wisconsin’s picturesque Bayfield County, Washburn serves as the County Seat and is situated on the shore of Lake Superior’s Chequamegon Bay. The nearby Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, 1.5-million-acre Chequamegon-Nicolet Forest and camping, snowmobiling, hiking and boating opportunities make the Washburn area a year-round outdoor recreational paradise. It is the home to several significant companies and governmental offices, including Bayfield County Government, Washburn School District, a community healthcare campus, and Washburn Iron Works. Washburn is a full-service municipality and prides itself in being a great community to live, work, and play.

The Clerk & Treasurer positions were established as separate, full-time positions after the completion of a staffing study in early 2026 in which the Council adopted a new organizational chart, establishing the new positions.

Salary: $60,000 - $85,000 plus excellent benefits. This full-time, exempt position, under the general supervision of the City Administrator, is the Chief Financial Officer of the City. This position also serves the role of a Deputy City Clerk.

Position requires an Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent and/or Certified Municipal Treasurer designation from Municipal Treasurers Association of Wisconsin or ability to obtain it. 3-5 years’ experience working with accounting systems in an office setting and knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.Visit the community website at www.cityofwashburnwi.gov or the detailed community/position Profile at https://public-administration.com/employment-opportunities/ for more information.