JOB POSTING Feb. 4/10

TREASURY DEPARTMENT

ACCOUNTING CLERK – TEMPORARY POSITION

This is a temporary position to cover a planned absence of one Accounting Clerk for a 12-week period, subject to extension at the discretion of the CAO. It is a Bargaining Unit position. The position reports directly to the Treasurer.

GENERAL DUTIES

· Reception and front-line customer service both in person and over the telephone; ability to answer enquiries from customers and/or direct as appropriate;

· Processing of cash receipts;

· Maintain Municipal cemetery records;

· Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions;

· Process outgoing mail and courier requirements;

· Undertake preliminary layout and production of bi-monthly Municipal newsletter;

· Filing;

· Update Municipal Website as necessary;

· Provide administrative assistance as directed by senior staff as required;

KNOWLEDGE & EDUCATION

· Knowledge of accounting principles; ability to use computerized accounting programs; training in cash handling;

· Customer service experience;

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications;

HOURS OF WORK

· 35 hours per week, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Interested applicants should reply in writing on a Municipal Job Application Form, in a sealed envelope marked “Accounting Clerk – Temporary Position” to the attention of Helen White, Deputy Clerk Treasurer by 12:00 noon, Friday February 12, 2010. Application forms are available at the Municipal Office.

Applications filed with the municipality are protected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Personal information on this form is collected pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, C. 25; information will be used for the purpose of determining eligibilityof employment.