Accounting Clerk B, EWSWA

7 days ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada County of Essex Full time
Accounting Clerk B (18-month contract)

Department: Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority
Position Type: Full-time Temporary (35 hrs./week)
Location: Essex, Ontario
Posting #: SWA-07-25
Opening Date: March 25, 2025
Internal Closing Date: April 2, 2025
Closing Date: April 13, 2025

Role Snapshot (Our Elevator Pitch)

Are you an organized and detail-oriented accounting professional looking to make a difference? Join the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) as an Accounting Clerk B and provide crucial support to our financial administration processes. Working with the Manager, Finance and Administration, you will handle accounts payable, bank reconciliations, invoice processing, and support audit preparations, playing a key role in maintaining the Authority's financial accuracy and efficiency.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will be responsible for:

1. Financial Administration

- Processing bills of ladings and tracking tonnages for recyclable materials, invoicing customers where necessary and confirming the receipt of payment for all loads
- Conducting physical inventory counts for all saleable merchandise
- Performing cash audits at all sites and maintaining petty cash
- Preparing and submitting the quarterly HST filings to the Canada Revenue Agency

2. Accounts Payable Processing

- Receiving and distributing Accounts Payable invoices for account coding and payment approval
- Analyzing invoices, preparing monthly compensation for payment, and processing cheques
- Calculating HST rebates and maintaining accurate records of financial transactions

3. Audit and Reporting

- Assisting in the preparation of year-end audit working papers by reconciling various balance sheets and/or income statement accounts
- Assisting with EWSWA's budget preparation

4. Support and Compliance

- Maintaining accurate financial documentation and ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations
- Making recommendations to the Manager, Finance & Administration regarding improvements to existing procedures and practices

5. Other Duties as Assigned

- Supporting departmental events and fulfilling additional responsibilities as needed

What You Bring

Education and Commitment to Growth:

- An advanced three-year diploma in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field

Experience and Expertise:

- Minimum of 2 years related accounting experience

Skills and Abilities:

- Working knowledge of Sage (Intact), Accpac or other accounting software
- Working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite Programs
- Knowledge of accounting principles and concepts
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail

Other Requirements:

- Must possess and maintain a valid Class "G" Ontario driver's license and have access to a personal vehicle for work-related travel within Windsor and/or the County of Essex
- Must provide a Ministry of Transportation Driver Abstract (Uncertified)
- Must provide a Police Information Check (PIC) document

What We Are Offering

As a CUPE 2974.1 position, this role is on Band 10 with a starting hourly rate of $34.55 (effective April 1, 2025), and that is just the beginning. The benefit package is second to none, and the defined benefit plan of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (O.M.E.R.S) is a pension system sought by many.

The Application Journey

Your journey starts here. Submit your application online at the Career Opportunities section of our website at www.countyofessex.ca by April 13, 2025. If selected, you will be contacted by our HR team to participate in our hiring process.

We believe in a thoughtful and transparent hiring process designed to identify the best candidate for the role while allowing you to learn about us. Here's what you can expect:

1. Application Submission

Interested applicants must submit their resume and cover letter through our online application portal at www.countyofessex.ca by April 13, 2025.

2. Initial Screening

Our hiring team will review applications to shortlist candidates whose skills, qualifications, and experience closely match the role's requirements.

3. Phone Interview

Shortlisted candidates will participate in a 15-minute phone interview to discuss their background, interest in the role, and alignment with our organizational culture.

4. Comprehensive Interview Panel

Selected candidates will participate in a structured interview with representatives from the EWSWA and HR.

5. Offer and Onboarding

If selected, you'll receive a formal offer outlining the terms of employment. Upon acceptance, our onboarding team will work with you to ensure a smooth transition, including introductions to your team, access to tools and systems, and a comprehensive overview of your first 90 days.

The EWSWA embraces diversity and inclusion in our workforce and workplace. EWSWA is committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable environment for people to be themselves. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as the EWSWA will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

The County assists with the recruitment process and administers Human Resource functions on behalf of the EWSWA. Please notify the County of any accommodations through hr@countyofessex.ca. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. This information can be made available in alternate formats upon request.

Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of this employment opportunity only.

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