Accounting Clerk

Job Summary The Town of Three Rivers is a town within Kings County in beautiful Prince Edward Island that was incorporated on September 28, 2018, through an amalgamation of seven municipalities and adjacent unincorporated areas. The Town has continued to prosper and grow since its early days, and now its diverse communities thrive in their own unique ways, from tourism, culture and arts, agriculture, environmental engineering, hospitality and more, which makes Three Rivers the dynamic, flourishing town that it is today. Position The Town of Three Rivers is currently seeking an Accounting Clerk . Responsibilities Reporting to the Manager of Finance, the Accounting Clerk maintains accurate and organized financial documentation for the Town, oversees accounts payable by analyzing and following up on outstanding invoices, and prepares accounts receivable invoices, processes incoming payments, and completes daily deposits. The Accounting Clerk also verifies and processes purchase orders, expense claims, and vendor payments. They assist with year-end audits and prepare financial management forms, support utility billing tasks, including opening new accounts, processing payments, and transferring accounts, and respond to inquiries from the public, vendors, and internal departments regarding financial transactions, policies, and procedures. Additionally, they provide essential administrative and reception services, support assigned committees and Town and Utility staff by typing correspondence, preparing meeting materials, and recording minutes. Qualifications Qualified candidates must have a diploma in Accounting, Office Administration or Business Administration from a post-secondary institution. They should have at least two years of accounting experience, preferable in a municipal or public sector environment. They must also have demonstrated computer proficiency with financial management software, databases and spreadsheets with advanced knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office software. Equivalent education and experience will be considered. Benefits The Town of Three Rivers offers an attractive benefits package including a pension plan and medical/dental coverage. Salary Range: $46,010 – $58,850. Languages English Equity and Diversity Statement The Town of Three Rivers is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; people with disabilities and all other equity deserving groups. #J-18808-Ljbffr