Tax Office Accounting Clerk

The Municipality of Colchester is centrally located within Nova Scotia between two extraordinary coastlines.Colchester is a progressive rural municipality that offers an unparalleled work-life balance. It is a place that is affordable, welcoming, family focused, rich in diverse culture and natural beauty, with thriving businesses and access to all the modern amenities typically found in an urban setting – without the common stresses of living in an urban setting.

The Municipality of Colchester is committed to treating people fairly, with respect and dignity. Our goal is to continue to move forward as a diverse and inclusive community representative of the citizens we serve by offering equal opportunities free of biases. We have formed an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee to keep us accountable and to help us reach this goal.

About the role: The Tax Office Accounting Clerkis responsible for a wide range of administrative, finance/accounting based work to include but not limited to: processing tax cash receipts, various property tax account administrative duties, AP and AR processing, assisting citizens by responding to inquiries, directing telephone calls and supplying information, front counter cash duties, maintaining office records, acting as fill-in for payroll, and providing support to the Finance Services Office staff.

Salary range: $53,594- $62,152 based on a 35-hour work week. Full-time permanent position.

Benefits:

Group Benefits - Health, Dental, Life, Long Term Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Retirement Plan - Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (Employer matched)

Professional Development Opportunities & Fitness and Well-being Incentives

Qualities to succeed in the role:

• Well-developed organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Customer service focused
• Technologically competent: familiar with spreadsheets, accounting/finance software , etc.
• Understanding of basic finance or accounting

Education & experience required:

• Minimum 1 year experience in a finance support clerk position.
• Post-secondary education related to finance/accounting and/or a related field combined with office administrative experience and database operations using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience in payroll, an asset.
• Experience in operating a multi-line phone system, an asset.
• Experience in municipal government, an asset.

The Municipality supports the principles of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act and the principles of inclusion for persons with disabilities in the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act. Applicants are encouraged to contact Human Resources at (902) 843-4193 should assistance be required throughout the application and hiring process.

Please submit a covering letter and resume by March 21, 2024, to the Municipality of Colchester.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $53,594.00-$62,152.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person