The Municipality of Central Manitoulin is hiring for a Customer Service & Accounts Receivable Clerk for the municipal office. This position will be responsible for the front line customer service provision for the municipality at the municipal office located in the town of Mindemoya, as well as processing receivables. The full job description is also available on the municipality's careers page at: https://www.centralmanitoulin.ca/our-government/careers/
PURPOSE OF POSITION: • To Assist the CFO/Treasurer in the fulfillment of his/her statutory duties. • To Assist the CAO/Clerk in the fulfillment of his/her statutory duties • To assist in the administration and operation of the Municipal office. • To administer special projects at the direction of the CAO/Clerk.
SCOPE OF POSITION: • Works in accordance with the accounting and administrative policies and practices in the Municipality • and according to the provisions of the Municipal Act, the Municipal Affairs Act and other Acts of Legislature. • Expected to organize work, discuss priorities with the CFO/Treasurer
RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assist the CFO/Treasurer in his/her statutory duties. • Act as Assistant to the CAO/Clerk • To act as office receptionist, handling and directing incoming public inquiries.
WORKING CONDITIONS: • Usual public office conditions. Work is subject to hectic peak periods and to deadlines. • Usual hours of work are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ( 1 hour lunch ) for days worked. In person work at the municipal office is required, remote and/or hybrid will not be considered.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: • With CFO/Treasurer - Receive guidance and instruction in routine tasks. • With CAO/Clerk- Receive guidance, instruction, and assignment of non-routine tasks. • With Municipal Staff – Usual co-operation and courtesy. • With the Public - Provide information; collect taxes, fines and fees; issue various permits and maintain a tactful relationship.
Required:
- High School diploma with minimum 1 year experience in an office environment.
- Proficient with utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, i.e. Word and Excel.
- Must have ability to effectively organize and establish priorities, be highly motivated, work independently with minimal supervision and a team player.
- Must have excellent customer service, written/verbal communication, negotiation and problem solving skills and ability to deal effectively and courteously with the public and staff.
Preferred:
- Completion of a three (3) year College Diploma in Accounting/Finance, or suitable equivalent.
- Minimum of three (3) years related experience in an accounts receivable billing and collections function.
- Knowledge of the Municipal environment.
To apply, review the attached job description then submit a resume and cover letter attached as a single .pdf by email to Denise Deforge, the CAO/Clerk at ddeforge@centralmanitoulin.ca Applications will be considered as they are submitted.
Permanent full-time position with competitive wages, OMERS pension, and health benefit plans available
$45,000 – $60,000/Annually.
Applications will be considered as they come in, so early applications are encouraged!
