Town Treasurer - Jones
Job Title: Town Treasurer
Department: Administration--Finance
Reports To: Town Administrator / Board of Trustees
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Type: Full-time
Position Summary
The Town Treasurer is an officer of the town responsible for managing and maintaining the financial records and fiscal operations of both the Town and its Public Works Authority (PWA). This role ensures accurate bookkeeping, timely payroll processing, financial reporting, and compliance with applicable regulations. The Town Treasurer works closely with department heads, external vendors, and regulatory agencies to maintain transparency and accountability in the town's financial operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
A Board of Trustees appointed officer of the Town and PWA, the official duties of the Town Treasurer are set forth in state statute (11 O.S. § 12-110) and the Code of ordinances (Title 1, Chapter 7, Article B).
Bookkeeping (Town & PWA)
Enter and classify vendor bills; process payments.
Record and classify sales tax deposits and transfer funds to restricted accounts.
Record and classify ad valorem-motor vehicle (AB-MV) tax receipts.
Record, classify, and reconcile daily deposits.
Record and classify credit card transactions.
Reconcile bank accounts monthly.
Reconcile intercompany balances between the Town and PWA.
Reconcile and adjust customer deposit accounts (PWA).
Reclassify and reconcile deposits to correct revenue accounts (PWA).
Transfer gas user fees to designated reserve accounts.
Prepare and submit monthly sales tax reports (PWA).
Maintain and update debt balance worksheets.
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports.
Prepare and analyze FDIC collateral and coverage reports.
Assist with the development and preparation the Town and PWA annual budgets.
Payroll (Town & PWA)
Enter payroll data, including hours and deductions, from department summaries.
Submit payroll to third-party processor and remit tax payments.
Prepare payroll allocation worksheets by department and entity.
Record payroll journal entries in accounting system.
Prepare and file quarterly payroll tax reports.
Identify vendors requiring 1099s; ensure vendor records are complete, including W9s.
Prepare and submit annual IRS 1099 forms.
Prepare and submit W-2s for all employees.
Other Financial & Administrative Duties
Organize and maintain accurate vendor files and invoice records.
Reconcile reported revenues with subsidiary systems (e.g., court fines, utility billing).
Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and reporting deadlines.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
3+ years of bookkeeping or governmental accounting experience.
Experience with fund accounting and public sector finance (strongly preferred).
Proficiency in financial software, spreadsheets, and word processing tools.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with integrity.
Work Environment
Typical office setting; standard hours with occasional evening (council meetings) or weekend hours during budget season or audits.
Interaction with elected officials, department staff, and external vendors or agencies.
Compensation
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plan participation, and paid time off (as applicable by town policy).