Accounting Clerk

**The opportunity**:
Leduc County is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Accounting Clerk - Accounts Payable to join our team. Reporting to the Manager - Accounting Services, this exciting opportunity provides front line service delivery to residents, internal and external stakeholders and support to the department. Through a solution-oriented approach, the accounting clerk is key to the execution of the department’s deliverables.

**About you**:
You are a team and relationship builder who promotes a safe, collaborative and professional work environment. You are committed to continuous improvement, customer service, innovation and supporting Leduc County’s vision of growing a vibrant and spirited community.

If you excel working under pressure, and if forward-thinking, problem-solving, strategic planning and quick adaptability to change is second nature to you, keep reading because we want to hear from you

**What you will do**:

- Greets visitors in a professional and friendly manner (in person, electronically and by telephone), responds to inquiries and directs to the appropriate person or department.
- Completes all accounts payable functions to achieve optimal cash-flow management and maintain vendor relationships.
- Prepares spreadsheets, correspondence and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Provides support to the manager and department staff as required.
- Researches and carries out special projects, financial analysis and reports as assigned.
- Provides backup support for Accounting Clerk - Cash Receipting and Administrative Assistant/Receptionist - Finance as required.
- Provides cover for lunch-hour County Centre front desk reception duties on a rotational basis with other finance staff.
- Adheres to guidelines as set out in Leduc County’s policies and administrative directives.
- Accountable for working in compliance with the _Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act_, Regulation and Code and participation in the Health, Safety and Wellness Program.
- Performs related duties as required.

**What you need to succeed**:
**Must-have**:

- Certification in accounting and one (1) year of accounting related experience.
- Ability able to produce documents in various business formats that are error free and grammatically correct.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and procedures, prioritize tasks and work independently.
- Ability to contribute effectively in a team environment and provide consistent, friendly, professional customer service to internal and external customers in the face of ongoing change, regular interruptions and the pressure of deadlines or emergency situations.

**Nice to have**:

- Familiarity with other software programs and databases for presentations, report writing, data and financial management.

**What’s in it for you**:
Our leadership team values your voice, input and is committed to your growth and success. We are committed to be our best and hire the best

We offer a competitive annual salary of between $57,230.00 and $71,539.00, flexible work options that includes: a one day/week hybrid work from home; Earned Day Off (EDO) program and others, a 100% employer-paid comprehensive benefits package, municipal pension plan, and a starting three-weeks vacation allocation.

The opportunity is permanent full-time and is 35 hours per week scheduled Monday to Friday, with some extended hours to meet operational requirements. The office is located at 101-1101 5 St. Nisku, AB.

**How to apply**:
We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.