DATE OF ISSUE: (July 8, 2015)     CLOSING DATE: (July 31, 2015)
Competition Number:     0315
Job Title:     Financial Assistant
Number of Positions:     One

Status:     Permanent Part Time
Days/Hours of Work:     Two days per week – 14 Hour Work Week
Pay:     $21.24 – $24.32 hourly – Plus 13% in lieu of benefits

APPLICATIONS MUST BE received by 4:00 p.m. on the closing date. Applications must be complete and include qualifications and experience relevant to this job.

Department/Section: Finance

JOB FUNCTION

Perform the day to day processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll transactions to ensure that municipal finances are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner.

KEY DUTIES

Preparation and maintenance of payroll and all related reports and documentation.
Preparation and maintenance of Accounts Payable.
Preparation of accounts receivable and related records.
Preparation of bank deposits
Month end reconciliation’s
Assists at front counter reception duties.

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and maintaining general ledgers.
Knowledge of payroll functions and procedures.
Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial and payroll information.
Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning financial and employee files.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS
The qualified candidate must be able to learn MAIS (Municipal Accounting Information System) and be proficient with Word and Excel.

Experience:
2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.