Accounting Clerk - AP​/AR

• Pay or shift range: $27.96 CAD to $30.71 CAD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Finance
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: ACCOU
  001048

Reporting to the Supervisor, Accounts Payable & Receivable, the Accounting Clerk, AP/AR Support is responsible for recording straightforward routine AP/AR transactions for the City of Lloydminster. They are also responsible for providing appropriate AP/AR information internally to the City team and externally to individuals, such as customers and vendors. The Accounting Clerk, AP/AR Support is part of a team who works collaboratively to meet the finance department’s goals and the City’s strategic priorities and may be assigned other duties on occasion.

• Record data accurately for straightforward and routine transactions related to Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable in accordance with the City’s policies, procedures, and accounting best practices.
• Prepare simple reconciliations, verifying data integrity of transactions by comparing source documents to reports and the details of subledgers with the transactions in the general ledger.
• Capture the intent of the transaction and document it accurately.
• Collaborate with the transaction initiator and provide transaction process mentorship.
• Generate accounts receivable statements for customers and answer any customer questions regarding their accounts.
• Communicate and elevate to management, any exceptions to City policies and procedures.
• Provide reports to staff members requesting information.
• Provide excellent customer service by responding to customer inquiries by phone, email, or in person.
• Maintain a calm demeanor in stressful or emergent situations when expectations change, or things do not go as planned.
• Provide coverage and support to the Accounting Clerk and Admin Support positions in Finance.
• Support accurate collection of financial data required to produce routine financial statements.
• Understand the relationship between the GL accounts and project accounts (JAOs) to support and capture the relevant coding information.

• Identify areas of improvement to strengthen internal controls to enhance the reliability of financial information.

• Identify improvements to financial and administrative policies and procedures.
• Document and/or update existing or new processes or procedures.
• Support in the implementation of new policies and procedures.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.

• Support finance supervisors and team members on internal or interdepartmental projects
• Build positive relationships with internal City teams and external customers and vendors.

• Demonstrate personal commitment to quality.
• Promote a positive and pleasant culture with pride in the organization.

• Support the retention and disposal of finance related municipal records.

• Other related duties as required.

• Completion of a two year post-secondary diploma in Accounting or Business Administration from a recognized institution.
• Two years’ experience in a related field.
• Must possess strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and accounting software.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized.
• Proven ability to maintain a strong attention to detail, a high level of accuracy and meet deadlines while working under pressure.
• Strong communication skills and professionalism with the ability to converse both verbally and in written correspondence with all levels of staff, and external stakeholders…