Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk

Job Scope:

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration, the Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk is responsible for front office customer service as well as accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.We are currently looking to fill the role of Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk as of October, 2023 for a period of 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Collects accounts receivable arrears
• Posts daily EFT batch from e-transfers
• Maintains the internal phone system directory, adding users, email addresses, assisting users
• Review Accounts Payable statements
• Responds to general inquiries, or refers to other Municipal departments
• Coordinates courier deliveries
• Completes bank deposits as required
• Receives funds from other departments and posts to correct accounts
• Receives tax, water/wastewater payments, issues receipts
• Processes and balances cash for over-counter sales
• Maintains office supply inventory
• Prepares audit reports and provides audit support for A/P and A/R
• Reviews accounts payable invoices for accuracy, posts to A/P system, prepares reports
• Collects mail at the Post Office, opens and distributes internal mail
• Provides general reception duties, in-person, email, or phone
• Provides back-up for water billing

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• General knowledge of accounting; experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, general journal entries and balancing accounts considered an asset
• Experience using financial software, Great Plains preferred
• Completion of a post-secondary program in a related field, Accounting preferred
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a financial office setting
• Clean criminal records check
• Superior verbal and written communication and customer service skills
• Valid Class "G" driver’s license with a clean driving record

HOURS OF WORK:

• 40 hours/week, Monday -Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Pay rate: CUPE Grade 10 ($23.96 – $29.24/hour)
• Enrolment in OMERS pension plan (optional)

TO APPLY:

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume clearly marked, “Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk” before 12:00 noon September 5, 2023, to the attention of:

Human Resources

Municipality of Brighton

Box 189, 35 Alice Street

Brighton, ON K0K 1H0

[email protected]

Posted in accordance with Article 18 of the CUPE Local 5085 Collective Agreement.

Personal information and any supporting material obtained will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom and Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Alternative formats of job postings and accommodation during recruitment are available upon request by contacting Human Resources at 613-475-0670.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.