Treasurer Job Description

TREASURER

• The treasurer, as an elected officer of the chapter, is a responsible member of the chapter's board of directors and must take part in discussion and action on all business of the chapter. As financial advisor of the chapter, the treasurer must be in a position to assess the financial implications of proposed actions by the board of directors and inform the committee prior to final decisions being made. Also, the treasurer must observe the financial direction of the chapter, recognize possible financial problems, and bring such problems to the attention of the board of directors for action.

• Fulfill the role of financial officer and advisor to chapter board of directors
• Ensures current and acceptable financial practices are in place to guarantee fiscal responsibility in the organization
• Acts as a signing officer of the Board
• The treasurer shall receive, hold, and safeguard in the capacity of trustee and financial agent, all funds for the chapter.
• The treasurer shall disburse such funds only for normal and usual uses unless the chapter's board of directors shall otherwise direct.
• Participate in the development and implementation of short-term and long-term strategic planning for the chapter.
• Ensure that staff properly receive and give receipts for all moneys due and payable and deposit all moneys in the name of the organization in authorized financial institutions
• Reimburses board members of all board-approved expenses.
• Represent the chapter in the human resources community.
• Attend all monthly membership and board of directors meetings.
• Prepares annual taxes for submission to IRS.
• Maintains the chapter mailbox and distributes mail to the appropriate officer, director, or chair. 
• Send dues notices and other invoices to members.

• SHRM supplies the following resources for chapter treasurers
  • Chapter Position Descriptions
  • SHRM Guide to Chapter Financial Management
  • Fundamentals of Chapter Operations