The Treasurer, subject to the direction of the BOD, has general charge of the financial affairs of the WSA.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement and/or maintain the bookkeeping system and accounting processes required to provide a detailed set of records of income and expenditure of the WSA 

• Be responsible for all day-to-day bookkeeping and handling of accounts payable and account receivable issues 

• Have custody of all funds, securities, financial records and tax documents of the WSA

• Act as chairperson of the Finance Committee

• Establish an annual operating budget and submit it for BOD approval prior to the start of the fiscal year

• Publish a monthly and year-end financial statement.

• Submit an Annual Report of Finances to the Board of Directors for presentation at the Annual General Meeting

• File all reports to the appropriate Government Agency in a timely manner, including, but not limited to yearly income tax returns

• Ensure that the WSA maintains a 501c3 non-profit tax status

• Pay all bills that are within the approved limits of the WSA annual operating budget or have been otherwise approved by the BOD, in a timely manner

• Obtain BoD decisions for expenditures not covered in the annual budget

• Maintain a Bank Account in the Club's name

• Be one of the two persons, together with the President, authorized to sign checks

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of general accounting practices for non-profit organizations

• Skilled in the use of electronic bookkeeping (e.g. Quick books Online)

• Proficient with spreadsheet software (e.g. Excel, Google Sheets)

Time Commitment:  Average of 10-12 hours per month; 40+ hours in May to develop next fiscal year budget