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Town of Battleford Seeking Accounting and Utility Clerk
The Town of Battleford is accepting applications for the permanent full-time position of Accounting and Utility Clerk.
Position Summary:
This position reports directly to the Chief Administrative Officer. This position is responsible for providing financial, administrative, and clerical services in the areas of Accounts Payable and Utility Billing. Must work with detailed, highly complex and sensitive materials on a regular basis while maintaining the financial and recordkeeping systems associated with the Town.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prepare utility billings as per town policies and bylaws.
- Ensure the GL and Utility accounts are balanced.
- Prepare utility accounts disconnection notices and manage delinquent accounts.
- Receive and verify GL Accounts and invoices, prepare batches of invoices for data entry, enter invoices into the system.
- Prepare cheques for signatures and mailing purposes and process pre-authorization payments.
- Communicate effectively as a front-line customer service representative.
- Receive funds and prepare receipts for tax and utility accounts, pet licenses and general transactions.
- Participate in the audit as required.
- Perform special projects and ad hoc analyses as needed.
- Adhere to all Town Health & Safety Policies.
- Adhere to all municipal policies and procedures.
- Perform additional tasks as the Administrator deems fit on an ad hoc basis.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Municipal understanding that includes knowledge of Federal/Provincial regulations and programs.
- Ensure the confidentiality of all information in accordance with The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
- Demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills to explain and exchange information and resolve collection issues.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively as a front-line customer service representative and to interact with the public in a positive and non-intrusive manner.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to deal with multiple tasks and changing deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to work with extended periods of sitting, working in a busy environment with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to prioritize workload and work with limited supervision.
- Proven organizational skills.
- Maintain tact and professionalism at all times.
- Experience in computer programming and software skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Vadim.
- Grade 12 and post-secondary courses in the field appropriate to the position is an asset.
- A minimum of one (1) year experience in a municipal environment is an asset.
- Must be bondable.
Terms & Compensation:
- The Town of Battleford offers a comprehensive-defined benefits and pension plan.
- Employment Term: Permanent Full-Time Position
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, 37.50 hours per week
- Position is open to both male and female candidates.
- Union position, per CUPE Agreement
- Salary: $25.05/hour
- Duties are to commence: May 1, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Posting will remain open until position is filled.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit cover letter, resume, references online at: admin@battleford.ca
Expires: July 16, 2024
