Finance and Technology Co-op Student

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**The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington**

**Finance and Technology Department requires a**

**Co-op Student**

**We are an equal opportunity employer**

The Municipality of Clarington is a progressive employer committed to equity, inclusion and diversity within its community and organization. We are committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment for our team.

**Who we are**

Clarington is one of eight lower tier municipalities in Durham Region. With a population of 107,000 people and growing, Clarington is just one hour from the Greater Toronto area and offers residents a blend of city living and rural charm. The corporation is made up of five departments that report through to the Chief Administrative Officer.

The Municipality of Clarington is an equal opportunity employer and a great place to build a career. We are committed to being an employer of choice by attracting, retaining, and providing support and opportunity to reach career ambitions; creating an innovative environment for people to thrive; and we value work life balance creating an environment for flexibility.

Clarington promotes a culture of corporate excellence that is built on the core values of accountability, integrity, and respect. These values will guide the Municipality as it works to enhance the quality of life in our community. They define what we stand for, how we do our jobs, how we treat one another and how we serve the people of Clarington.

**What the role entails**

The Finance and Technology Department encompasses a range of divisions, including Financial Planning, Accounting, Procurement, and Information Technology in a dynamic and growing municipality in both size and sophistication. Working as part of a group of

dedicated, collaborative, and supportive people, this is your time to join this expanding team and use your drive and initiative to do meaningful work.

The Accounting Services and Financial Planning divisions require a dedicated student to assist with accounting and financial planning support from January 6, 2025-April 30, 2025. The responsibilities of the position are performed under the direction of the Accounting Services and Financial Planning Managers.

**Responsibilities**

The following responsibilities and duties of this position includes but is not limited to:

- Preparing or processing vendor AP invoices or general AR requisitions into MS Dynamics GP.
- Processing weekly cheque and electronic funds transfer runs of approved vendor invoices and any urgent cheques requested (alternate).
- Providing effective payment processing or collection of all AP accounts and general AR while maintaining good customer focused relationships.
- Responding and resolving any AP or AR invoice related enquiries/issues/past due items with staff and the general public.
- Analyzing and reconciling general AP or AR subledgers to general ledger on a timely basis including monthly aged trial balance to departments.
- Processing p-card transactions and journal entries.
- Processing vendor EFT banking data.
- Processing and posting of cash receipts in MS Dynamics GP.
- Data entry and spreadsheet formatting in MS Excel.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**
- Knowledge of accounting software is an asset.
- Excellent customer service and good interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to deal with the public and staff courteously and efficiently.
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

**What we offer you**
- Rate of pay: $19.00 per hour
- Hours of work: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

**Additional information and requirements**

Pre-employment testing for this position may include written and oral testing, to assist in determining the successful applicant. A passing score will be considered to be 70% on each test with the highest score considered in the award.

**How to apply**

This job competition number is File # 124-24.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted.

**Privacy**

Applicant information is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of evaluating the applicant. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Municipal Clerk, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3A6 or by phone at 905-623-3379 ext. 2109.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: $19.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-01-06