Invites applications for a
Full-Time –Permanent
Accounting Clerk
$26.59 to $28.77/hour
The Town of High River is seeking a dynamic and energetic Accounting Clerk whom exhibits exceptional initiative. As a member of our team you will have the opportunity to be part of an aggressive community recovery program and work on important projects that are helping to shape the future of the town. Enjoy working and living in a community with a small town lifestyle while still having access to larger centers; High River is a vibrant and thriving community that offers an inclusive social environment and locally-owned dynamic businesses.
We are seeking a dynamic well organized individual who will be responsible for multiple functions related to maintaining finance records and reports. Each clerk has regular duties as well as being cross trained for multiple duties related to the following: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Assessments, Audit Inquiries, Banking, Budgeting, Capital Accounting, Cemetery, Costing, Fixed Assets, General Ledgers, Grants, Insurance, Journal entries, Taxes, Utilities, and Financial software additions.
To prepare for this position, you have completed post-secondary education in an Accounting field or you have equivalent experience. You routinely demonstrate your strong attention to detail, as well as your communication, time management and task prioritization skills. Your general understanding of accounting principles and financial software systems as well as the proven ability to use Word, Excel and Access will ensure your success in this position.
We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Position: Accounting Clerk
Department: Financial Services
Reports to: Supervisor of Accounting
Direct Reports: none
Grid Line: 8 - EA
General Accountability:
All Accounting Clerks report to the Supervisor of Accounting. Each clerk position is responsible for multiple functions related to maintaining finance records and reports. Each clerk has regular duties; as well as being cross trained for multiple duties related to the following: accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, budgeting, cemetery, financial software systems, fixed assets, general ledger maintenance, municipal grants, project costing, property assessments, property taxes, utilities, year-end audit processes, and other general accounting duties and functions.
Specific Duties:
- Accounts Payable: Daily processing and distribution of invoices to all departments with verification of proper coding and authorization. Distribution of payments to all vendors. Reconciliation and general ledger journal entries related to the accounts payable functions.
- Accounts Receivables: Processing of accounts receivable for all town departments, monitoring billing, collections, bad debts and public inquiries. Reconciliation and monitoring of all accounts receivable duties fall within accounts receivable function.
- Cemetery: Responds to all inquiries related to cemeteries and works as a liaison between families and funeral homes. Handles the sales, tracking and inventory of cemetery plots.
- Customer Care/Reception Assistance: Provide assistance and support to the Town Office’s customer care (reception) representatives for coffee breaks, lunch hours and other times as required.
- Fixed Assets: Assist senior financial services staff in the tracking and recording of all Town assets including capital infrastructure, vehicle/equipment, land, and buildings/facilities.
- General Accounting Duties: General ledger journal entries and corrections, reconciling, cash receipts, banking, and direct debits/credits.
- Project Costing: Assist senior financial services staff in the tracking and reporting of project expenditures.
- Property Taxes: Responsible for the complete property tax cycle from property assessment adjustments, land title changes, property tax billing and collections, property tax recovery and property tax sales.
- Utilities: Responsible for the set-up and changes to all utility accounts, and the utility billing and collection process. Understanding all services provided by the Town to residents and commercial properties and the complexities of billing for each service: water, wastewater, storm water, solid waste and recycling.
- Year-end Audit: Each accounting clerk has responsibilities related to year-end requirements related to specific duties as well as requests from the external auditors.
- Applies a solid understanding of Town bylaws and provincial legislation that relates to each function.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience & Skills- Minimum Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in an accounting field (certificate, diploma or degree) or equivalent accounting experience
- Formal training and proven ability to use common software programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel is required
- Knowledge of financial software systems
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Time management and task prioritization skills
- Energetic and enjoys a dynamic environment and diverse workload
- Detail oriented, well organized, and demonstrated ability to show initiative
- Municipal accounting knowledge would be an asset
The Town offers competitive salary and benefits to commensurate with the scope and challenge of this important position. To explore this career opportunity, or to find additional information including a job description, please visit our website at www.highriver.ca, click on Careers and apply through our online application process. Please submit your resume and cover letter no later than 1:00 p.m., June 13, 2015. Questions or inquiries can be emailed to opportunities@highriver.ca.
Town of High River
309 B Macleod Trail SW
High River, Alberta
Canada T1V 1Z5
