Accounting Clerk (12-Month Term)
Beaumont, AB, Canada
Temporary
Finance
Entry Level
The City of Beaumont is growing and so is our Finance team! Our team is highly collaborative, professional, fun, and passionate about supporting the vision of a growing, vibrant, and spirited community. Beaumont’s location within the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, provides a variety of rewarding challenges and the opportunity to apply forward-thinking concepts to advance Beaumont’s vision.
Money matters, and the Finance team is here to make sure everything adds up in Beaumont. From tax payments to budget planning, they're the individuals keeping our city's assets in order. If you enjoy balancing a spreadsheet, are a stickler for details and you enjoy problem solving, data entry and completing routine tasks throughout the day, we want to hear from you! The primary job responsibilities of the Accounting Clerk are to ensure all day-to-day accounting functions are done in an effective and efficient manner. You enjoy working in a busy team environment, have an eye for detail and be able to adjust to changing priorities. You’re all about customer service, whether you’re dealing with internal staff, vendors, or our residents. You’re flexible and capable of shifting priorities during peak periods throughout the year.
What YOU’RE Responsible for:
The City of Beaumont is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. This means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. Any persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].
Information For Applicants:
Money matters, and the Finance team is here to make sure everything adds up in Beaumont. From tax payments to budget planning, they're the individuals keeping our city's assets in order. If you enjoy balancing a spreadsheet, are a stickler for details and you enjoy problem solving, data entry and completing routine tasks throughout the day, we want to hear from you! The primary job responsibilities of the Accounting Clerk are to ensure all day-to-day accounting functions are done in an effective and efficient manner. You enjoy working in a busy team environment, have an eye for detail and be able to adjust to changing priorities. You’re all about customer service, whether you’re dealing with internal staff, vendors, or our residents. You’re flexible and capable of shifting priorities during peak periods throughout the year.
What YOU’RE Responsible for:
- Complete full cycle accounting tasks and accounting system processes in a timely manner
- Ensure conformance with established procedures and policies; in accordance with City of Beaumont directives and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Receive and respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders
- Process payments and charges to accounts, prepare routine reports from records, prepare accounting entries, collect outstanding accounts receivables, reconciliation of accounts, and prepare and process bills and invoices
- Identify opportunities for automating workflows to improve efficiency
- Prepare and balance all deposits
- Ensure accounts receivables are up–to-date and accurate
- Process and organize utility applications to prepare for the monthly utility billing
- Prepare and process tax certificates, land titles, penalties, and other discrepancies
- Other responsibilities can be assigned that are within the scope of the job
- Ensure adherence to Legislative regulations, Safety Directives and procedures and all respectful workplace standards
- Report unsafe conditions and near miss incidents promptly
- Attend regular safety meetings and promote a positive attitude
- Other duties as assigned
- Post-secondary diploma in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field
- Minimum two years related work experience providing financial support, including taxes, utilities, general AR, and full cycle Accounts Payable/Receivable process
- Experience working in a municipal environment is considered an asset
- Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced skills in Excel
- Proficient skills working in Accounting software (experience working with Great Plains Dynamics software is an asset)
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
- Excellent customer service skills
- A 12-Month Term position with a salary range of $56,674.80 - $73,964.80 per annum(based on experience and qualifications)
- Employer paid Health and Dental benefits package
- Membership to the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre
- 35-hour work week (some evening and weekend work may be required)
- And an amazing team to work with!!
The City of Beaumont is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. This means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. Any persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].
Information For Applicants:
- Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.
- We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
- Final candidates for this position will be required to undergo pre-employment screening, including reference checks, education verification, and a criminal record check.
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