Finance Clerk - Township of Enniskillen

Location: Petrolia

Overview

Please Note:

This position is not with the County of Lambton. It is with our Community Partner, the Township of Enniskillen. Application instructions are included in the posting.

The Township of Enniskillen is located in central Lambton County and has a population of 2,800. The Township is currently looking for someone to join our office team as Full-Time Finance Clerk.

Responsibilities

Processing Accounts Payable in adherence to the Procurement By-law

Verifying authorized approval, workflows, and appropriate supporting documentation and coding

Ensuring accuracy of invoice totals, HST, dates, payment terms and discounts

Ensuring that vendor invoices are paid within payment terms and communicating with the vendor any explanations/revisions

Responding to internal and external inquiries and providing instruction with regards to Account Payable questions

Complete bank deposits maintaining accurate records, providing written receipts, compiling deposit slips

Meet all year-end deadlines for input, verification and posting of invoices including preparation of documentation for year-end accruals and prepaids

Act as Health and Safety Coordinator and compile/maintain the Health and Safety Policy Manual

Act as Secretary to the Oil City Cemetery Board

Assist with Records Management in accordance with adopted policy

Annual tracking of energy use for reporting purposes

Completing quarterly HST/GST Returns

Working well within a fast-paced office team environment

Meeting all legislative deadlines where required

Assisting with other duties as required including answering phone calls and inquiries at the front counter

Qualifications

Minimum Grade 12 Education

Two-year College Diploma in Business, Accounting or Similar and One (1) to Two (2) years of accounts payable experience would be considered beneficial

Completion of AMCTO Municipal Accounting and Finance Program or the willingness to enroll and complete courses will be required

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage interruptions throughout the day in a fast-paced, small office environment

Willingness to continue training and education on a continuous basis

Salary and Benefits
This position offers a salary ranging from $59,000 - $65,000 with enrollment in the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) and a comprehensive benefits package. Hours of work are Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm with the option of one day off every three weeks on a rotating schedule.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter by Monday, May 25 at 12:00 noon

Addressed to Christine Poland
4465 Rokeby Line
Petrolia, ON
N0N 1R0

Equal Opportunity
The Township is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. Please inform us if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom Information and Privacy Protection Act, all information collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 will be used only during the selection process for the subject of this posting.

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