The Town of Caledon Looking for Finance Clerk at Caledon, ON Full Time

The Town of Caledon is a dynamic municipality that successfully balances urban, rural and agricultural communities. Our energetic staff are guided by our core values that create an environment for continuous improvement and customer service excellence.

In addition to offering exciting career opportunities, the Town also provides a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Come see how you can make a difference.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Finance/ Deputy Treasurer this role is responsible for the processing of all invoices received for payment, key’s in all the journal entries for the department, provides administrative support to the division, assists and provides support to ad-hoc financial projects and tasks. As the Finance Clerk, you will perform the following duties, including but not limited to:

Receive, review and process approximately 400 accounts payable invoices a week

Verify extensions, sales tax, purchase orders, packing slips, and departmental approval, prior to the release of invoices for payment; reconcile posted accounts to the Payable Distribution Journals/or equivalent report prior to the issuance of cheques/electronic fund transfers

Obtain additional approvals and signatures for all A/P cheques/electronic funds transfers in excess of established limits

Review expenses for required HST self-assessments and process the applicable journal entries

Assist with administrative duties for the Division including opening mail, answering inquiries, etc.

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking an enthusiastic professional with a post-secondary diploma in Accounting or a closely related field. Our ideal candidate has a minimum one (1) year of related experience in Accounting.

The ideal candidate is proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains, and/or other financial software and having general knowledge of municipal procedures, reporting requirements, policies and operations is an asset. We are seeking an individual with excellent organizational skills, with extreme attention to avoid errors and ability to meet deadlines, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and demonstrated ability to exercise significant discretion and sensitivity involving regular access to confidential data.

The salary range for this position is $52,011.67 – $63,740.27 per annum. The total compensation package will include a competitive salary and benefit package.

Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check, and proof of qualifications will be required of any successful candidate(s) for this position.

New employees who commence employment on or after November 15, 2021 are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as a condition of employment. Being fully vaccinated is determined as the status of having received the full series of approved vaccines (both doses of a two dose vaccine series, one dose of a single dose vaccine series) and any additional doses required and approved by Health Canada and having satisfied the full post vaccination period required to ensure vaccination efficacy. The Town of Caledon reserves the right to request proof of vaccination at any time. Acceptable proof includes an Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 vaccine receipt which you can obtain through the Provincial portal https://covid19.ontariohealth.ca/, or other government-issued vaccine passport or certification. The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

The Town is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The Town is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If your application requires accommodation, please contact People Services at (905) 584-2272 Ext. 4738.