The Human Resources Department at the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward is currently accepting applications for the full-time, permanent position of Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk. Reporting to the Supervisor, Financial Services, the Accounts Receivable/Payable Clerk provides administrative support to manage municipal invoices in timely manner through such activities as the coordination of payments, confirming goods and services received are accurate, processing payments from creditors and preparing financial reports. The AP/AR Clerk is also responsible for the control, reconciliation and communication of accounts receivable information, processing general ledger entries and ensuring bills are issued in accordance with appropriate legislation and by-laws.  

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Successful completion of post-secondary education in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two (2) years of related accounting experience, preferably in a municipal environment.
• Knowledge of the Municipal Act sections as well as other Acts and By-Laws that apply to billing.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills with the ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and good judgment at all times.
• Proficiency in Financial software (TownSuites, Questica), Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) transactions, reporting software, and Microsoft Office with a high competency level in Excel.
• Proof of a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.

The current rate of pay for this position is $27.81 per hour, as per Band 8 of CUPE Local 2275’s Collective Agreement. Compensation also includes a competitive benefit package and membership in OMERS, a defined benefit pension plan. Please submit your application prior to 4:00pm on October, 11, 2024, to careers@pecounty.on.ca.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and support applicants with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.  Please email your request or call (613) 476-2148 ext. 1041.

The personal information being collected will be used in accordance with The Municipal Act and The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and shall only be used in the selection of a suitable candidate.