Statement of Duties: The Town Treasurer performs highly responsible administrative functions involving the receipt, expenditure and custody of municipal funds within guidelines established by the Commissioners, statute and professional standards. The Treasurer manages the finances of the Town under the direction of the Town Manager, and the general supervision of the Commissioners, and acts as the Chief Financial Officer of the Town.

Supervision: The Town Treasurer is appointed by the Commissioners of the Town of Oxford. The Town Treasurer reports to and works under the direct supervision of the Town Manager. The employee is required to work independently, within established policies and procedures and the requirements of federal, state and local law (as applicable), with minimal direct supervision. The Town Treasurer is familiar with the work routine and uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently with specific instruction from the Town Manager. The Town Treasurer has access to some confidential information obtained during performance of regular position responsibilities.

Judgment: The Treasurer exercises independent judgment and initiative in the planning, administration and execution of the department's services, in the interpretation and application of laws, regulations and procedures, and in the direction of personnel. The Treasurer has access to, and must exercise discretion regarding, confidential and sensitive information.

Job Environment: The work consists of a variety of duties which generally follow standardized practices, procedures, regulations or guidelines. The sequence of work and/or the procedures followed vary
according to the nature of the transaction and/or the information involved, or sought, in a particular situation. The Treasurer’s relationships with co-workers and the general public include frequent explanation, discussion or interpretation of practices, procedures, regulations or guidelines in order to render service, plan or coordinate work efforts, or resolve operating problems. Other regular contacts are with service recipients and employees of outside organizations such as vendors, banks and/or state agencies. The Town Treasurer must engage with professionalism courtesy, tact, and diplomacy while conducting all Town business.

Position Functions: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does
not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Essential Functions
• Performs all functions required by law, policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with annual auditing requirements.
• Reconciles all bank accounts on a monthly basis and in a timely manner.
• Maintains a general accounting system for the Town in such forms as the Commissioners require, not contrary to State law.
• Maintains custody of all public monies, belonging to or under the control of the Town.
• Collects and records all revenues of the Town.
• Administers all employee benefits programs and ensures compliance with state and federal employment regulations; to include but no limited to, HIPAA, Cobra, EEOC/ ADA, FLSA, FMLA.
• Processes reports and payments for employees’ insurance, pension plan, and benefits plans; to include, but not limited to, health, dental, life and disability, reimbursement plans, offered by the Town.
• Responsible for administration of payroll, to include but not limited to payroll processing, compliance with state and federal reporting and filing requirements, management of deductibles, preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly state and federal payments and reports.
• Properly records employees vacation, sick and personal leave upon the Town Managers approval.
• Prepares the annual budget; reviews departmental budget requests, develops the Town’s Capital Improvement Plan; coordinates the scheduling of budget meetings and hearings; and ensures compliance with all legal and procedural requirements, under the direction of the Town Manager.
• Performs financial analyses for the Town Manager and Commissioners pertaining to Town operations and programs under consideration: gathers information relevant to topic; evaluates data and makes recommendations based on findings; prepares reports; and when requested makes presentations to the Commissioners.
• Submits monthly, and at such other times as the Town Manager or Commissioners may require, financial reports to include disbursements and bank information.
• Responds to inquiries and requests for information from the public, Town officials and employees, and other government officials, as directed by the Town Manager.
• Do such other things in relation to the fiscal or financial affairs of the Town as the Commission may require or as may be requirement by the Town Charter.
• Performs similar or related work as required or assigned

Recommended Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:
This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related field and additional specialized training in municipal finance. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred. A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a municipal or public sector accounting office or five (5) years of experience in accounting, auditing or a combination thereof, is required. The candidate must have the ability to be bonded and stay bonded during the entire time as Town Treasurer.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill Requirements
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of financial management, related to treasury functions, and other applicable state and federal laws related to municipal finance and taxation
• Working knowledge of the Open Meeting Act, Public Records Law, State and Local Ethics Law
• Knowledge of the principles of public personnel administration, human resources administration, and public labor relations.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with, and establish and maintain cooperative relationships with, Town officials, employees and staff, governmental representatives, and/or the public
• Ability to prepare accurate financial reports, and reconciliations
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form; aptitude with numbers
• Ability to work in high pressure situations
• Excellent organizational skills; detail oriented, takes initiative and able to work independently
• Knowledge of payroll accounting principles and practices, payroll calculations and processing, applicable local, state, and federal payroll laws
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
• Thorough knowledge of computer applications for financial management; proficiency in typing, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database software
• Honesty, professionalism, reliability, discretion, and good judgment are essential

FLSA status: This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

BACKGROUND CHECK: A background check is required.