Revenue Clerk

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

The Corporation of the City of Orillia has an opening for a temporary employee for the position of Revenue Clerk in the Financial Services Division of the Corporate Services Department for approximately 18 months commencing in May 2024.

**DUTIES**
- Responsible for the preparation of residential and commercial water billings, all final bills and set up water accounts as required. Ensure all records are up-to-date. Check various reports to ensure accuracy.
- Process property tax clearance certificates. Update property tax records such as address and ownership changes, and adjustments to property tax and water accounts.
- Process letters and adjustments for water collection and/or shut offs.
- Prepare property tax sale letters, process property tax sales and complete maintenance of accounts.
- Prepare final water bills, work orders, record meter readings, process credit listings - make corrections, check inactive listing, process owner agreement for tenant forms, assist with the mailing of water bills, past due notices and final notices.
- Maintain adjustments to accounts, local improvement ledgers, calculate payouts, adjust property tax accounts as well as balance general ledger accounts and journal entries.
- Process Assessment Review Board decisions and minutes of settlement, as well as assist with the preparation and process of interim, final, and supplementary property tax billings.
- Handle customer inquiries by phone, counter, or correspondence.
- Process miscellaneous payments at the counter.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Two-year community college diploma in accounting or business administration is required.
- Financial background necessary with a minimum of one year working experience.
- Excellent judgment, initiative, and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with the public.
- Working knowledge of water reading/billing systems an asset.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Must possess a valid class ‘G’ Ontario driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.