Accounting Clerk

Province of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Manitoba Government in Winnipeg is seeking an Accounting Clerk (AK1) for the Executive Policy and Financial Services, Courts, on-site. The role supports front-line public service, processes payments for court-related items, and handles daily deposits with accuracy.

The bilingual position requires proficiency in English and French; other duties include data entry, correspondence, and mail processing in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience performing cashier functions, including processing payments, balancing daily deposits, reconciliation, and using cashier-related office equipment.
• Experience performing clerical and administrative duties, including filing, preparing correspondence, data entry, and processing mail.
• Experience providing excellent customer service, including responding to inquiries, explaining requirements, and providing direction.
• Experience working in a team environment as well as contribute to a respectful workplace.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to meet work related deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve conflict.
• Ability to take initiative and make independent decisions while working under minimum supervision.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication; bilingual English/French is an asset for the bilingual position.

Responsibilities

• Process payments related to court-ordered fines, restitution, bail, court fees, and garnishments.
• Reconcile daily payments and prepare deposits.
• Data entry, prepare correspondence, process incoming and outgoing mail, and provide general administrative support.
• Interact regularly with members of the public and other stakeholders, in person and over the phone.
• Lift, carry, push, pull, and move files and storage boxes weighing up to 40 lbs; perform related duties as required.

Skills

Cashier functions

Clerical duties

Customer service

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

English communication

French communication

Job description

Accounting Clerk

AK1 Accounting Clerk 1

Term/full-time

Manitoba Justice

Executive Policy and Financial Services, Courts

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 45569

Salary(s): AK1 $50,157.00 - $58,820.00 per year

Closing Date: August 24, 2026

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Duties:

• The Executive Policy and Financial Services Branch is seeking to fill three (3) Accounting Clerk positions, including one (1) bilingual position requiring proficiency in both English and French.


• This position requires the incumbent to work on-site and provide front-line customer service to the public.


• Key responsibilities include processing payments related to court-ordered fines, restitution, bail, court fees, and garnishments, as well as reconciling daily payments and preparing deposits.


• Additional duties include data entry, preparing correspondence, processing incoming and outgoing mail, and providing general administrative support.


• The incumbent interacts regularly with members of the public and other stakeholders, both in person and over the phone.


• Is required to lift, carry, push, pull, and move files, records, office supplies, & storage/archive boxes weighing up to 40 lbs, and assists with other departmental responsibilities as required.

Why Work for Manitoba Government?

The Manitoba government values its employees, recognizing the important role that each person plays in delivering exceptional services, programs and support to the province. Your important contributions are recognized with a comprehensive package of benefits, including an attractive salary, pension plan, health and wellness benefits, and other supports to encourage work-life balance.

Financial Security

• Attractive salaries


• Defined pension plan


• Life insurance coverage


• Long-Term Disability Plan

Benefit Plan

• Employer paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision


• Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more


• Annual health spending account for eligible employees

Commitment to Health and Wellness

• Employee and Family Assistance Program


• Paid time-off including sick leave, wellness days and family related leave days


• Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions


• Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service


• Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options

Professional Growth & Development

We want our employees to thrive and grow and are committing to investing in their development. We offer multiple avenues of support such as inhouse training, educational assistance and leadership development programs to help achieve these goals.

Organizational Culture and Values

The Manitoba government is committed to a work environment and culture that values and recognizes every employee. When we look at Manitoba’s Public Service, we see a reflection of Manitoba’s diversity. We come from differing educational, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and work in a wide array of jobs across the province, we are all public servants.

Impact on Manitoba’s Future

By working for Manitoba’s Public Service, you have the unique opportunity to use your time to serve the land, communities, and the people of Manitoba. You can leave a lasting mark that will impact both current and future generations.

Qualifications:

• Experience performing cashier functions, including processing payments, balancing daily deposits, reconciliation, and using cashier-related office equipment (e.g. Point of Sale Terminal).


• Experience performing clerical and administrative duties, including filing, preparing correspondence, data entry, and processing mail.


• Experience providing excellent customer service, including responding to inquiries, explaining requirements, and providing direction.


• Experience working in a team environment as well as contribute to a respectful workplace.


• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to meet work related deadlines.


• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve conflict.


• Ability to take initiative and make independent decisions while working under minimum supervision.


• Ability to complete tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.


• Excellent English verbal communication skills. / Excellent English and French verbal communication skills (Bilingual Position)


• Excellent English written communication skills. / Excellent English and French written communication skills. (Bilingual Position)

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada


• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.


• Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and move files, records, office supplies, and storage/archive boxes weighing up to 40 lbs.


• Must be able to communicate fluently in English and French (For bilingual position).

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.