Accounting Clerk

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Defined pension plan

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

The Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Justice, Executive Policy and Financial Services, Courts in Winnipeg, MB, is seeking an AK1 Accounting Clerk 1 on a term/full-time basis. The role focuses on processing payments for court-ordered fines and related duties, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

The position requires front-line customer service, data entry, and general administrative support on-site. A bilingual English-French capability is available for the bilingual assignment; applicants must

Qualifications

• Experience performing cashier functions, including processing payments, balancing daily deposits and using cashier equipment.
• Experience performing clerical and administrative duties, including filing, data entry and mail processing.
• Experience providing excellent customer service to the public.
• Experience working in a team and contributing to a respectful workplace.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills with ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process payments related to court-ordered fines, restitution, bail, court fees and garnishments.
• Reconcile daily payments and prepare deposits.
• Perform data entry and prepare correspondence and mail handling.
• Provide front-line customer service to the public on-site.

Skills

Cashier functions

Data entry

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Bilingual English/French

Tools

POS terminal

Job description

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 recognises 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, recognising the important role that each person plays in delivering exceptional services, programs and support to the province. Your important contributions are recognised 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 recognises 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

Essential:

• 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 organisational 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).

Contact Information

Advertisement # 45569

Talent Acquisition

Human Resource Services

600-259 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

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