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Adult Role · Committee

Troop Treasurer

Manages troop finances so the Scoutmaster can focus on scouts.

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Overview

The Treasurer handles all troop money — dues collection, account balancing, budget tracking, and financial reporting to the committee. Accuracy and transparency are the whole job.

Responsibilities

  • 1Maintain the troop bank account and records
  • 2Collect and track dues and event fees
  • 3Pay troop bills and invoices
  • 4Present a financial report at every committee meeting
  • 5Help build the annual troop budget
  • 6Coordinate with recharter on annual dues to BSA

Time Commitment

2–3 hours/week plus committee meetings

Ideal For

A detail-oriented adult with bookkeeping or finance comfort

Works With

Committee ChairScoutmasterFundraising Chair

Tips From Leaders Who've Done It

  • Separate troop funds from personal funds — always. Use a dedicated account.
  • Two signatures on checks is a best practice, not bureaucracy.
  • Report actuals vs. budget every month, not just totals.
  • Keep receipts for everything. Audit-readiness protects everyone.