* Please Note: This position is not with the County of Lambton. It is with our Community Partner, the Township of Enniskillen. Application instructions are included in the posting. *
Company Biography
The Township of Enniskillen is located in central Lambton County and has a population of 2,800. The Township is currently looking for someone to join our office team as Full-Time Finance Clerk.
Position Overview
The Finance Clerk is responsible for performing financial, administrative, and clerical services related to the day-to-day operations of the Township. Under the direction and supervision of the Administrator Clerk Treasurer, the Finance Clerk will be trained to perform various tasks within Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Records Management.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
- Processing Accounts Payable in adherence to the Procurement By-law
- Verifying authorized approval, workflows, and appropriate supporting documentation and coding
- Ensuring accuracy of invoice totals, HST, dates, payment terms and discounts
- Ensuring that vendor invoices are paid within payment terms and communicating with the vendor any explanations/revisions
- Responding to internal and external inquiries and providing instruction with regards to Account Payable questions
- Complete bank deposits maintaining accurate records, providing written receipts, compiling deposit slips
- Meet all year-end deadlines for input, verification and posting of invoices including preparation of documentation for year-end accruals and prepaids
- Act as Health and Safety Coordinator and compile/maintain the Health and Safety Policy Manual
- Act as Secretary to the Oil City Cemetery Board
- Assist with Records Management in accordance with adopted policy
- Annual tracking of energy use for reporting purposes
- Completing quarterly HST/GST Returns
- Working well within a fast-paced office team environment
- Meeting all legislative deadlines where required
- Assisting with other duties as required including answering phone calls and inquiries at the front counter
Qualifications:
- Minimum Grade 12 Education
- Two-year College Diploma in Business, Accounting or Similar and One (1) to Two (2) years of accounts payable experience would be considered beneficial
- Completion of AMCTO Municipal Accounting and Finance Program or the willingness to enroll and complete courses will be required
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage interruptions throughout the day in a fast-paced, small office environment
- Willingness to continue training and education on a continuous basis
This position offers a salary ranging from $59,000 - $65,000 with enrollment in the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) and a comprehensive benefits package. Hours of work are Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm with the option of one day off every three weeks on a rotating schedule.
Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter by Monday, May 25 at 12:00 noon
The Township is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. Please inform us if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom Information and Privacy Protection Act, all information collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 will be used only during the selection process for the subject of this posting.
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