Accounting Clerk II - Accounts Payable

Job Title

2026-12 - Accounting Clerk II - Accounts Payable (Full Time)

Posting #: 2026-12

Title:

Accounting Clerk II - Accounts Payable (Full Time)
Department:
Finance
Status:
New
Closing Date: :30 PM
Posted:

The incumbent in this class assists management to achieve an efficient operation in the Finance Department through reliable performance in clerical and accounts payable duties and computer operation, observing and complying with municipal policies and ensuring the safety and security of confidential material/matters pertaining to the Department's operation.

Reporting to the Accounting Supervisor, the Accounting Clerk II – Accounts Payable will perform a variety of clerical and accounting functions varying in degree of complexity and responsibility. This position primarily supports the accounting function of the Finance Department in maintaining financial compliance and provides support to internal departments, management and vendors. The incumbent will be responsible for invoice entries, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, payments, and other financial records;

processing accounts payable transactions; coding and posting invoices and completing the weekly cheque run.

Education:

Must have a grade 12 education, supplemented by bookkeeping and accounting courses - OR a combination of experience and training.

• Good knowledge of the functions, practices and procedures, bylaws, policies and regulations pertaining to the operation of the Finance Department;
• Good knowledge of the methods, practices and principles entailed in accounts payable functions;
• Good knowledge of the methods, practices and principles entailed in bookkeeping functions and maintaining all accounting records in a recognized and accepted manner;
• Good knowledge of modern office practices and municipal accounting procedures and operations;
• Able to operate a variety of standard office equipment, accounting machines and computer terminals;
• Able to be polite, tactful and courteous in dealing with the public and be neat in appearance;
• Able to perform mathematical and arithmetic computations with speed and accuracy;
• Able to perform all tasks with a minimum of supervision;
• Able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with department officials and other members of staff.

$36.67 per hour (2025 Rates)