A city treasurer works for the local government and manages the finances of a city. As a city treasurer, your job duties include overseeing the annual budgets of the municipal city, evaluating the need to adjust tax rates, and working with other government officials to determine where tax dollars should be spent. The career typically requires a bachelor’s degree in business or accounting and extensive public office experience. Employers may also prefer candidates with a CPA license and a master’s degree in a subject like public administration. Additional qualifications include excellent accounting, interpersonal, and analytical skills, as well as leadership and project management abilities.