Accounting Clerk

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for financial record keeping.  This includes creating & posting expenditures, receipts and general entries to facilitate the reporting of departmental financial results. This position is required to reconcile the general ledger and various reports to ensure accuracy utilizing the appropriate accounting standards and practices.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  (not listed in order of priority)

1. Prepare and enter accounting entries and data including revenues, disbursements, allocations, and general financial transactions utilizing financial software and spreadsheets.

2. Perform assigned reconciliations.

3. Prepare, file, and store data for reporting requirements.

4. Provide information regarding budget and/or forecast development for assigned areas.  This will include analysis of historical financial information and review of actual results as required.

5. Identification and implementation of effective operation of accounting processes and procedures as required

6. Identify areas for improvement in policies and procedures.

7. Provide financial information to staff members as required.

8. Participate in committees as required.

9. Comply with provincial and County occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.

10. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

11. Perform other duties as assigned, including redeployment in emergency situations.

CORPORATE COMPETENCIES

Has knowledge of and demonstrated ability in our corporate competencies: 
•    Acts with the Customer in Mind
•    Ensures Accountability
•    Continuously Seeks to Improve Work Processes
•    Collaborates
•    Communicates with Impact
•    Is Resilient

EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS AND CERTIFICATION

• Completion of a two (2) year diploma in Accounting, Business or equivalent.  This position may be considered for an educational equivalency in accordance with County Policy.

• Knowledge of general accounting principles.

• Financial software usage.

• Intermediate Excel, Reporting and Microsoft Office skills.

• Time management, organizational, prioritization and multi-tasking skills.

• Ability to work effectively within a team environment toward collaborative solutions.

• Ability to work independently within stated objectives.

• Effective communication skills.

• Valid G class drivers license and access to reliable vehicle.

• Criminal records check that is less than 6 months old at time of hire.

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a comprehensive financial position.

EFFORT

• Visual and mental effort required when working on reconciliations or doing data analysis.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Regular office environment.

Ability to work remotely if required.

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