Temporary Accounts Receivable Clerk

The City of Elliot Lake is seeking applications for the position of Temporary Accounts Receivable Clerk/Floater. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Accounts Receivable clerk is responsible; maintaining all records, files and correspondence related to Accounts Receivable clients; General receivables; to provide relief coverage to various front line positions

BASIC JOB DUTIES:

1. Update and maintain all Accounts Receivable sub-ledgers and ensure they balance to the general ledger.

2. Maintain a master file of names and addresses.

3. Check input sheets, prepare invoices and process adjustments.

4. Invoice according to the system in effect.

5. According to the system in effect and the cycle, add the interest calculations.

6. Maintain an updated list of aged receivables.

7. Prepare and distribute arrears notices and/or statements.

8. Encourage the collection of delinquent accounts.

9. Maintain all records in a confidential and orderly manner utilizing an approved method of safekeeping.

10. Respond to correspondence and inquiries related to the files.

11. Prepare audit work papers as directed.

12. Deal with software support to rectify programs and data as directed.

13. Control stationery stores through the system in effect.

14. Prepare statistics as requested.

15. Undergo cross training to provide temporary coverage to other CUPE Local 170 front-line positions, including but not limited to roles in Treasury, Building/By-Law Enforcement, Public Works and Recreation

16. Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Two (2) year college diploma in Accounting, Business Administration, or related program or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Minimum six (6) months to one (1) year of previous related experience.

· Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel & Word). Microsoft Great Plains or enterprise accounting system knowledge an asset.

· Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.

· Above average organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to solve problems

· Bilingualism (English/French) would be an asset.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: $28.55 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• accounting/administration: 1 year (preferred)
• Microsoft Great Plains: 1 year (preferred)
• Microsoft Office (Word/Excel): 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-01-03
Expected start date: 2024-01-08