Municipal District of Taber | Finance Clerk (Temporary)

Candagroup; Taber; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Municipal District of Taber is seeking a Finance Clerk for a three-month, in-office contract from November 2026 to January 2027. The role reports to the Manager of Finance and spans customer service, cash handling, and accounting support.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, reconciling accounts, billing utilities, and maintaining financial records with accuracy. Strong multitasking, attention to detail, and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Post-secondary degree or certificate in accounting or related field preferred.
• Experience in business administration, clerical, and accounting duties.
• Municipal government experience considered an asset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and ERP systems.
• Familiarity with accounting principles and reconciliations.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven customer service skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• High level of confidentiality and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Address inquiries at the front counter or by phone and direct to relevant staff.
• Assist rate payers with financial transactions such as property taxes and utilities.
• Help process purchases for maps, development permits and other products.
• Balance daily cash receipts and manage bank deposits.
• Record deposits, manage electronic payments, and maintain financial records.
• Process accounts payable from invoice to payment.
• Perform monthly credit card reconciliation with proper approvals and backup.
• Process monthly utility billing data uploads/downloads and billing.
• Manage accounts receivable and issue invoices as requested.
• Set up user accounts in bulk water system and issue invoices.
• Maintain up-to-date information in the financial system and perform reconciliations.
• Process journal entries for general ledger adjustments.
• Participate in process improvements and cross-training across the Finance Department.
• Support the Manager of Finance and Director of Corporate Services with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Confidentiality

Initiative

Independent work

Education

Post-secondary degree or certificate in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

QuickBooks

ERP system

Job description

Municipal District of Taber | Finance Clerk (Temporary)

The Municipal District of Taber is seeking a Finance Clerk. This is a temporary, in-office position for a three (3) month contract from November 2026 to January 2027.

Reporting to the Manager of Finance, the Finance Clerk is responsible for a variety of clerical and accounting duties. The role requires strong multi-tasking and work prioritization skills along with attention to detail. In addition, it requires the ability to work well both independently and collaboratively while providing courteous and effective service to internal and external stakeholders.

Key Work Activities

Customer Service & Cash Receipting

• Address inquiries at the front counter or over the telephone and direct them to the relevant staff member(s) as required
  
• Assist rate payers with financial transactions such as property taxes, utilities, bulk water etc.
  
• Help complete purchases for maps, development permit and any other products sold by the Municipal District of Taber
  
• Balance daily cash receipts and manage bank deposits
  
• Record and input deposits, manage electronic payments, and maintain financial records
  

Accounting & Finance Support

• Process accounts payable from invoice/purchase order reception to payment
  
• Perform monthly corporate credit card reconciliation by ensuring the receipt of appropriate approval and backup documentation for all cardholders’ transactions
  
• Process monthly utility billing (data uploads and downloads, printing and/or issuing bills)
  
• Manage accounts receivable including generation of invoices upon request, run reports to balance data, print and send out invoices
  
• Set up and maintain user accounts in bulk water system and issue invoices when necessary
  
• Maintain up to date information within the financial system for all functionalities mentioned above
  
• Perform regular account reconciliations for suspense, receivable, and other accounts
  
• Process journal entries for adjustments to general ledger
  

General Tasks & Assistance

• Participate and engage in process improvements and efficiencies
  
• Support/assist the Manager of Finance and the Director of Corporate Services with any other duties as assigned
  
• Cross training and relief responsibilities in all areas of the Finance Department
  
• Other miscellaneous office tasks
  

Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements

A combination of education and/or experience related to this position may be considered.

• High school diploma
  
• Post-secondary degree or certificate in accounting or a related field preferred
  
• Experience in business administration, clerical, and accounting duties, preferably related to utilities, cash receipts, and accounts payable/receivable
  
• Experience working in a municipal government environment considered an asset
  
• Proficient in using computer applications in a professional setting including Microsoft Office programs, QuickBooks, and any type of Enterprise Resource Planning system
  
• Familiarity with accounting principles and reconciliations
  
• Ability to take initiative and work well both independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision
  
• Strong time management, multi-tasking and prioritization skills
  
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  
• Effective decision-making skills that are practical, fair, and objective
  
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  
• Proven customer service skills with both internal and external stakeholders
  
• High level of confidentiality and integrity