Accounting Clerk I - Finance

City of Fort Saskatchewan; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Training/education and professional开发

50% discount for you and your family

Job summary

The City of Fort Saskatchewan is seeking an Accounting Clerk I to provide front-counter customer service and payment processing at City Hall and to support accounting duties across cash collections, utility billing, property taxes, accounts receivable/payable, and banking support. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of related experience, basic accounting coursework, and strong Excel/Word skills.

This casual, weekday role requires accuracy in a fast-paced environment and a

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of related customer service and cash handling experience.
• Completion of basic entry level accounting courses is required.
• Strong interpersonal and customer relations skills essential.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-counter and phone support for inquiries related to utilities, taxes, and Finance services.
• Process payments in person, by phone, mail, or night deposit; balance end-of-day cashouts and prepare bank deposits.
• Follow up on overdue utility accounts and handle water turn on/off and meter installation requests.
• Complete tax certificates as required and process daily cash receipt imports.
• Perform reconciliations and assist with vendor setups as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Basic accounting courses

Tools

Excel

Word

Foxit PDF

Great Plains/Diamond

Intelli Point of Sale

Financial Systems

Job description

Reporting to the Coordinator, Revenue Services, the Accounting Clerk I is responsible for front-counter customer service and payment processing at City Hall, and supporting accounting clerk duties for cash collections, utility billing, property taxes, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and banking support. This position requires having open availability and being available with short notice.

Responsibilities

include, but are not limited to:

• Providing front-counter and phone support by responding to general customer inquiries, including questions related to utilities, property taxes, and other Finance services.
• Processing payments received in-person, by phone, through City Hall night deposit box, or by mail; balance end-of-day cashout reports; prepare bank deposits; and ensure cash is properly secured at the end of each day and in emergency situations.
• Following up on overdue utility accounts and processing water turn on/off and meter installation requests.
• Completion of tax certificates as required.
• Processing daily cash receipt imports for revenue collected at all City locations and the library.
• Performing reconciliations.
• Completing vendor setups and confirmations as required.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 1-year related experience dealing with customers, cash handling, multi-tasking, and account reconciling.

Completion of basic entry level accounting courses is required.

The ideal candidate will be team-orientated and possess exceptional interpersonal and customer relations skills.

The ability to communicate (both verbally and in writing) effectively in a positive and courteous manner is essential.

The incumbent must work with a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite are required, especially with Excel and Word.

Previous experience with Foxit PDF, Great Plains/Diamond, Intelli Point of Sale, and Financial Systems is essential for this role.

This position is within the scope of C.U.P.E. Local 30, and as such, you will be required to adhere to the articles contained within the Collective Agreement.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday; varying daytime shifts. This position is Casual in nature; therefore, the number of hours of work per week cannot be forecasted.

We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. In addition to a positive and collaborative work environment, we offer the following:

• Competitive wages
• Training/education and professional development opportunities
• 50% discount for you and your family to applicable City facilities

Fort Saskatchewan, home to nearly 30,000 people, is a vibrant economic and cultural hub located in Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Nation of Alberta District 11, just 15 minutes northeast of Edmonton. The City of Fort Saskatchewan proudly manages recreation, culture and historic amenities including a performing arts theatre and a fitness centre within the Dow Centennial Centre and the historic 1875 - 1885 NWMP Fort Representation in the heart of downtown. Located on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, Fort Saskatchewan boasts more than 80 km of paved trails along with many natural areas for residents to explore. As a City, we believe in diversity and inclusion and are working toward creating a city where all residents are respected and have a sense of belonging.

The City of Fort Saskatchewan thanks all applicants for their interest and advises those applicants under consideration will be contacted.