Accounting Clerk II

Posting Number: TC-25-37

Job Type: Temporary Full-time, up to 10 Months, Union

Salary Range: $32.39 to $38.79 per hour

Location: Barrie, ON - Hybrid(see below for more details)

Posted: Friday, October 31, 2025

Application Deadline:Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 11:59 pm

The Opportunity

The Finance Department provides financial leadership, advice and support to the Corporation and assists with the delivery of Council's Strategic plan through its four essential services: accounting services, corporate finance, procurement and revenue management. The department's main deliverables include the audited financial statements, coordinating the annual business plan and budget, treasury and debt management, procurement administration and support, property tax revenue management, and water and wastewater revenue management.

The Accounting Clerk II (Accounts Payable) is responsible for receiving and processing invoices for payment by the City of Barrie, ensuring compliance with the Procurement Bylaw and Corporate policies. This position works closely with internal and external clients regarding status of payments.

Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job

Corporate Culture: Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community.

Equally important to what we do is how we do it - your actions reflect our core accountabilities of Personal Awareness, Teamwork and Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation, and Service Excellence, which define how we work together to succeed.

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

• Three (3) year College Diploma in Accounting

Don't meet the education credentials as outlined above but have years of directly related experience? Please see the City's Education Equivalency Policy to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at

• Position Equivalency Code: D

Experience

• Two (2) year of related experience with processing a high volume of invoices

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Computer literacy utilizing the Microsoft Office suite of Word and Excel
• Strong analytical, problem solving and research skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines

Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check*

• Please note that this is a requirement of the position for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Policy. Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement.

Other Important Information

Location: City Hall, 70 Collier Street, Barrie, Ontario*

• Please note that the City has a Hybrid Work Program Procedure that may allow a hybrid work arrangement for employees who meet the eligibility requirements.

Hours: The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Wage: This position is within the CUPE Local 2380 Bargaining Unit with the following pay level and 2025 pay range:

• • Pay Level: Level 5
• Yearly Salary: $58,949.80 to $70,597.80
• Hourly Pay Rate: $32.39 to $38.79

What We Offer: This position includes optional enrollment in the OMERS Primary pension plan, prorated paid sick time based on the expected duration of employment and in accordance with the Employment Standards Act, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), discounted rates for City Fitness Memberships and Transit Passes, and access to the Perkopolis Perks program, which provides exclusive access to discounts on a wide range of products and services available to all City employees.

How to Apply: Click the 'Apply Now' button at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process. Please note that emailed applications will not be considered.

Why Barrie?

The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us.

Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life.

Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.

The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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