The incumbent performs a range of intermediate financial accounting activities in a timely and accurate manner.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Prepare, maintain, monitor, post, track and process accounting transactions in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures and internal controls.
2. Prepare and distribute invoices in accordance with various approved bylaws including fees and charges. Process monthly business renewal batches.
3. Prepare written notification and collect delinquent receivables including taxes. Process tax liens and distress warrants for delinquent taxes and other collection procedures.
4. Research, compile statistics and prepare reports including year-end reports.
5. Prepare, monitor, track, process and reconcile accounts receivable accounts and license renewals in accordance with various fees and bylaws.
6. Prepare, verify, track, monitor, process and reconcile account receivable accounts. This may include:
- Tax liens and warrants;
- Payment in lieu for both Federal and Yukon Governments’ property tax accounts;
- Small claims action;
- Non-sufficient funds;
- Write-off accounts; and
- Daily cash imports.
7. Maintain the designated accounts receivable modules within the computerized system, prepare journal entries and reconcile various general ledger accounts.
8. Provide input into Bylaws in area of responsibility.
9. Act as Supervisor, Revenue Services as assigned
10. Follow, so far as is reasonably practicable, established safety procedures and standards.
11. Other related duties.
This description contains the elements necessary for the identification and evaluation of the job. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Working Conditions:
Majority of the work is performed under normal office conditions.
Knowledge and Skills:
- 2 year post-secondary Business Administration or Accounting diploma.
- 3 years previous related experience and 6 months on the job training.
- Knowledge of collection procedures from a legal perspective.
- Proven skills working with computerized financial systems software.
- Ability to work and maintain accuracy under pressure, attention to details and meet critical deadlines.
- Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment with little supervision.
- Strong client service orientation and good interpersonal skills.
- Good organizational and multi-tasking skills.
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
Examples of Equipment to Operate:
General office equipment with the ability to operate ERP software programs, spreadsheets, electronic mail, word processing, etc.
$32.39 - $38.11 per hour
Note: The City requires that all new hires be fully vaccinated from COVID-19 prior to their start date. Accommodations may be requested by individuals who cannot be vaccinated based on medical, religious or other protected grounds.
New hires will be considered to be fully vaccinated 14 days after they have received both doses of a vaccine approved by Health Canada that requires two doses to complete the vaccination series. The City's definition of full vaccination may change and any such change will be informed by direction from the Yukon's Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) and public health authorities.
Job seekers are required to create an online profile and submit their application electronically through the City's online Applicant system via www.whitehorse.ca/careers. Instructions on applications are provided at www.whitehorse.ca/departments/human-resources/how-to-apply. If you have any further questions regarding this posting, please contact the recruiter at HR@whitehorse.ca.
To apply for this position, you are required to submit your resume.
Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the recruiting process.
At the time this posting closes, candidates must have valid and current licenses/certifications/education that match the position requirements. Candidates who are selected to continue with the recruiting process will be required to provide proof of qualifications during their interview.
