Clerk B - Finance

The Community Services Finance and Administration Division provides support to the Community Services Department related to budget preparation, accounts processing, financial control/administration, financial analysis and continuous improvement.

Under the general supervision of Clerk C - Finance, and as part of the Finance and Administrative Services clerical team, the Clerk B - Finance Accounts Receivable (AR) supports various divisions within the Department by processing a wide range of financial transactions. Responsibilities may include managing cash and accounts receivable, setting up customer accounts, issuing invoices, monitoring account status, and securing payments. The role also involves reconciling Community Services Cash Collection Accounts across all sites. Additionally, the Clerk B - Finance (AR) provides financial service support to departmental staff, Corporate Finance, and external customers—handling tasks such as invoicing, generating monthly statements, calculating fees, adjusting customer accounts, and maintaining accounts in collections.

This position performs with a high level of accuracy, organizational skills and adherence to deadlines to ensure that

Cash and Accounts Receivable data are appropriately assessed, reviewed, and accounted for.

As the Clerk B – Finance (Accounts Receivable), your duties will include:

• Assist in the maintenance and processing of the departments’ accounts receivable
• Cash (cash equivalents) reporting and related processes
• Other Administration

Your education and qualifications include:

• High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by completion of (1) one or more credits in Financial Accounting; or the equivalent of training and experience.

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as an Clerk A or Cashier/Clerk with a minimum of one-year experience in Accounts Receivable (i.e. billing, collection, and enforcement) and/or overseeing basic accounting functions.

• Experience working with a large integrated computer system, including but not limited to PeopleSoft Finance, ActiveNetwork Booking/Registration System or other similar systems.

• Experience controlling, analyzing and balancing various accounting records and summaries.

• Demonstrated intermediate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail is essential as well as the ability to perform work that is mathematical in nature.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to plan, set priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to prepare complete and concise correspondence.

• Ability to deal with stressful situations and confidential matters with tact and diplomacy.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and establish and maintain positive working relationships with multiple stakeholders.

• Ability to work well with limited supervision and handle a variety of assignments as necessary.

• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions of employment:

• The successful candidate must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate at their expense.