Position: Financial Analyst
Competition number: 2026-111
Location: Financial Services – Oxford County Administration Building
Employment Status: Temporary Full-time (up to 6 months)
Reporting to: Manager of Financial Services/ Manager of Capital Planning
Union affiliation: Non-Union
Wage range: $46.59/hr-$58.24/hr ($84,793.80-$105,996.80/annually)
Hours of work: 35/week
Vacancy Reason: Existing Vacancy
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Option of enrollment in OMERS defined benefit pension plan
- Employee and Family Assistance Plan available
- Flexible Work Arrangements, including occasional hybrid work
POSITION SUMMARY:
Oversees the accounting system, produces reports for both internal and external users, completes analysis of data in the system, provides training and support relating to various financial systems, provides assistance to department directors, managers and supervisors, and carries out required duties from the yearly departmental budgets to the year-end process.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Post-secondary education in business, finance, accounting or related field.
- Enrolment in or completion of the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) program is an asset.
- Development Charges experience is an asset for the temporary full-time role
- Accounting experience in a progressive municipal and unionized environment is an asset.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Knowledge of all accounting procedures from basic journal entries to year end closing activity and financial statement preparation.
- Sound understanding of the Canadian public sector accounting standards establish by the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB).
- Knowledge of relevant trends and legislation, municipal financial reporting requirements, and best practices.
- Ability to use Microsoft Word and PowerPoint at an intermediate level and Excel at an advanced level.
- Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Experience working independently and collaboratively as a team while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
- Excellent organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Flexible and adaptable to cope with changing priorities and tight deadlines, while taking direction from multiple individuals.
- Understanding of role specific health and safety responsibilities and ensured compliance with internal and external safety policies, procedures, and legislation, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Valid Ontario drivers’ licence is an asset.
- An acceptable Criminal Record Check will be required.
POSTING DATE: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, November 3, 2026, by 4pm
TO APPLY:
Interested persons may submit their cover letter & resumes for posted positions in a Word or PDF format by email to hr@oxfordcounty.ca. Please note that we only accept electronic resumes in response to a posted competition. Please include the position title and competition number in the subject line of your email. Please note: we do not keep resumes on file.
