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Accounting Clerk II (Accounts Payable)

Accounting Clerk II (Accounts Payable)

City of Barrie70 Collier Street, Barrie, Ontario
18 days ago
Salary
CAD29.01–CAD34.74 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Choose Barrie

The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us. Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life. Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great. The Opportunity The Finance Department provides financial leadership, advice and support to the Corporation and assists with the delivery of Council’s Strategic plan through its four essential services : accounting services, corporate finance, procurement and revenue management. The department's main deliverables include the audited financial statements, coordinating the annual business plan and budget, treasury and debt management, procurement administration and support, property tax revenue management, and water and wastewater revenue management. The Accounting Clerk II (Accounts Payable) is responsible for receiving and processing invoices for payment by the City of Barrie, ensuring compliance with the Procurement Bylaw and Corporate policies. This position works closely with internal and external clients regarding status of payments. Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job Corporate Culture : Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community Education (degree / diploma / certifications)

  • Three (3) year College Diploma in Accounting

Don’t meet the education credentials as outlined above but have years of directly related experience? Please see the City’s Education Equivalency Policy to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at www.barrie.ca / JobOpps.

  • Position Equivalency Code : D
  • Experience

  • Two (2) years of related experience with processing a high volume of invoices
  • Knowledge / Skill / Ability

  • Computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel)
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and research skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Conditions of Employment

  • Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
  • Please note that this is a requirement for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the  Police Record Check Policy . Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement.