Assistant Town Accountant

Assistant Town Accountant

Town of Oxford

Date last revised - June 10, 2026

Classification:
Grade 15 - Exempt

Salary Range: $62,858 - $78,707

Budgeted

Hours:

40 hours per week

The Town of Oxford is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and, as part of this commitment, will provide reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions as required by law.

This position is responsible for performing skilled administrative and accounting work; assisting the Town Accountant with the processing, auditing, and reconciliation of detailed financial records in accordance with laws, regulations, and sound practices; acting as Town Accountant in the Town Accountant's absence.

• Processes vendor, non-check, and payroll warrants; ensures budget validation, mathematical accuracy, proper application of correct vendor and account numbers, approvals have been obtained as required, data is properly entered into the accounting system, and related records are filed; maintains files including vendor data, certificates, and contracts.
• Supports payroll processing; calculates and balances payroll hours and coding; enters data into payroll system; researches and resolves payroll issues; files related documentation.
• Approves purchase orders.
• Posts, reconciles, maintains records of, and reports on revenue.
• Performs reconciliations and audits of accounts and revolving funds.
• Responds to inquiries from, and provides information to, Town staff and vendors; provides regular budget reports to departments; researches and works to resolve issues.
• Reconciles and tracks gift and grant fund activities.
• Cooperates with audits of the Town's financial records, providing all requested information.
• Assists with processing and distribution of 1099 forms, and collection and verification of W-9s.
• Analyzes general, revenue, and expenditure ledger accounts to ensure accuracy of data and compliance with appropriate laws; maintains accurate records of financial transactions.
• Provides administrative support to boards and committees as assigned.
• Attends professional development and education opportunities to keep updated on best practices and new state law requirements.
• Performs reconciliation of accounts with the Town Treasurer.
• Maintains custody of Town contracts, bonds, sureties and records on debt.
• Inventory and maintain the Fixed Assets of the town in accordance with GASB.
• Establishes and implements systems, methods, and procedures internal to the office as guided by Massachusetts General Laws; and develops and presents recommendations for accounting policies and major systems changes.
• Performs other related job duties as required.

The employee plans and prioritizes the work independently in accordance with standard practices and previous training and is expected to solve most problems of detail or unusual situations by adapting methods or interpreting instructions accordingly. Instructions for new assignments or special projects usually consist of statements of desired objectives, deadlines, and priorities. Technical and policy problems or changes in procedures are discussed with the supervisor.

The work requires examining, analyzing, and evaluating facts and circumstances surrounding individual problems, situations, or transactions and determining actions to be taken within the limits of standard or accepted practices.

Contacts are with co-workers, vendors, the public, and representatives of civic or professional organizations. The employee represents the organization in matters of departmental practices, procedures, regulations, or guidelines, and is called upon to tactfully discuss controversial matters and ease interactions with dissatisfied customers.

The employee has regular access to confidential records and information at the department level requiring discretion in interactions, attention to detail in handling information and records, and responsibility for following security protocols.

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field or any equivalent combination of education, training,…