Accounts Clerk

Reporting to the Manager of Finance, the Accounts Clerk provides clerical support in the financial management of the Municipality by providing day-to-day administration of the water billing system, bank reconciliation, and other general accounting duties as assigned.

The primary responsibilities (see Job Description for complete listing):

• Process water/waste water billing, from meter reading uploads to receipt of payments.
• Maintain accurate ownership and tenant records.
• Prepare requested reports or reconciliations related to water billing.
• Solve discrepancies as they arise and resolving outstanding water billing issues.
• Prepare and reconcile bank statements.
• Backup relief for Cashier/Receptionist; answer all incoming calls on main lines, responding to public

inquiries, processingpaymentsreceived,balancingcashandcreatingdailybankdeposit.

• Dealwithandmaintainahighstandardofrelationswiththepublic,staff,ElectedOfficialsand supervisory staff.
• Perform the responsibilities of the position within the legislative and regulatory standards set out in the

applicable Provincial legislation and Municipal by-laws.

• Performs the responsibilities of the position consistent with the operational policies of the Town of Arnprior.
• Carry out and/or assist in the general office duties of the Finance Branch.
• Liaise with Public Works staff, and other departments as required.
• Assist the Manager of Finance as required and perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Two-year post-secondary school business diploma or related field.
• Minimum two years of general accounting experience.
• Must possess knowledge of accounting procedures and practice, as well as their application to a system of general accounts, budget accounts and cost accounts.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of water billing procedures ,and the general ledger.
• An understanding of relevant legislation including the Ontario Municipal Act, and appropriate by-laws, policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge for providing customer services, being able to assess needs, and being able to handle complaints/difficult situations to meet effect service delivery standard.
• Capable to maintain confidentiality and maintain a professional demeanour at all times when handling public enquiries and complaints.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with both internal and external customers to ensure proper workflow and productivity is maintained.
• Able to work independently or in a team environment.
• Exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Highly organized with a demonstrated ability to prioritize, set schedules, handle multiple projects and competing demands, and meet deadlines.
• Proficient computer skills able to use various accounting software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
• Able to follow directives and work within internal operating procedures, policies, guidelines, and adhere to applicable legislation and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Asset Qualifications

• Work experience with Municipal government.
• Education in Municipal government (AMCTO).

Job Type: Full-time, Fixed-term (12 months with possible extension) 

START DATE: 11/01/2022

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