Finance Clerk

To support growth in the community, the Town of Lincoln is hiring a Finance Clerk. The Town of Lincoln, located in the beautiful Niagara Region, offers a unique environment that encompasses Lake Ontario, the Bruce Trail and Niagara Escarpment and is situated between Hamilton and St. Catharines. Steeped in a rich history and home to one of the fastest growing municipalities, Lincoln is a place to grow, a place to prosper and a place to belong.

Reporting to the Manager of Accounting, the Finance Clerk is a key ambassador that handles customer inquiries promptly and professionally in addition to the processing and balancing of all cash receipts, including payments at the counter, in the mail and online. Key responsibilities are shared between multiple Finance Clerks who collaborate to ensure accuracy and completeness of billing, collection and payment processes.
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum one (1) year relevant experience in cash handling, office administration or customer service
- Experience with billing and collections would be considered an asset.
- Excellent customer service skills, creating a positive experience when interacting with customers with patience, empathy, and technical knowledge.
- Proven ability to communicate successfully and confidently both verbally and in writing.
- Proficient in reconciliations and account balancing
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exhibit professionalism in all interactions.
- Ability to work well independently within a team environment.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical skills, and time management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail; ability to work in a fast-paced environment with regular interruptions.
- Highly organized with exceptional time management skills.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office Suite.
- Experience in a municipal environment would be considered an asset.

This is a C.U.P.E. position with an hourly wage of $29.13 to start, increasing to $32.37 after 120 working days, based on a 35-hour work week. In addition to a dynamic and fast-paced team environment, we offer an excellent benefit package and pension plan.

The Town of Lincoln is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. We are committed to removing barriers in our recruitment and selection processes and supporting the needs of all applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We encourage applicants to inform us of any accessibility needs to ensure they are accommodated throughout the recruitment and selection process.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $29.13 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- cash handling, office administration or customer service : 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-17