City Treasurer

Public Administration Associates (PAA) • Full-time • Washburn, Wisconsin, United States • $60k - $85k / year • 3d ago

City Treasurer

Washburn, WI (Population (2,057)

The City of Washburn is seeking both a City Clerk and City Treasurer who are 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 on being a great community to live, work, and play.

The Clerk & Treasurer positions were established as separate, full-time positions after a staffing study completed in early 2026, when the Council adopted a new organizational chart that created the positions.

City Treasurer

Salary: $60,000 - $85,000 plus excellent benefits. This full-time, exempt position, under the general supervision of the City Administrator, serves as the City's Chief Financial Officer. 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 the 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 atwww.cityofwashburnwi.gov or the detailed community/position Profile here for more information.

Send cover letter indicating which position(s) you are applying, resume, salary history and references to Public Administration Associates, LLC, Attn: Shawn Murphy, Associate; 24505 250^th Avenue Holcombe, WI 54745 or e-mail smurphy@public-administration.com; phone 608-370-1663, by 3:00 p.m., October 30, 2026. The position will remain open until the roles are filled. Confidentiality must be requested by the applicant and cannot be guaranteed for finalists.

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