Administrative Clerk II

The Finance Department is looking for a motivated individual who can work in a fast-paced environment. As the initial contact point at the Town Hall, the primary responsibilities will include cash receipting, utility billings and account management, property tax billing and account maintenance, banking payments, records management, and other duties within the department. You will provide exceptional customer service, support to other departments, and flourish in a team environment. You will have a keen eye for detail, strong financial accounting skills, advanced Microsoft Excel abilities, the capacity to cross-train for multiple responsibilities, and multitask efficiently. This is a Full-Time position requiring seven and a half (7.5) hours per day, and thirty-seven and a half (37.5) hours per week. 

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the preferred candidate will possess:

Functional Responsibilities

• Be part of the finance team with duties that may include cash receipting duties, utility billings, property tax billing and account maintenance, cemetery and records management functions
• Provide backup for accounts payable, accounts receivable, facility bookings, and communications
• Ability to work cooperatively with the management team and support other departments
• May be required to assist with account maintenance, month-end reconciliations, and year-end balancing
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency and knowledge of software such as Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Shall be required to assist in file maintenance, records management, and report preparation
• Shall be required to adhere to processes and policies in support of municipal goals and legislative requirements
• May be directed to perform specific duties on a daily basis and/or occasionally perform small tasks or work projects
• Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, and professionally at all times
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Successful completion of a Grade 12 diploma or GED certificate
• Related Post-secondary education; related work experience may be substituted for the educational requirement
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public, supervisors, and coworkers
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Ability to work cooperatively with the management team and support other departments
• Ability to effectively and efficiently operate equipment including but not limited to a personal computer, telephone system, photocopier/scanner/fax machine

This position is within the CUPE Local 417-05 Collective Agreement. 

Salary range is $25.55 to $29.33 per hour. 

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.