Vacancy Number: 2024-17
Job Status: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)
Union: CUPE Local 3690
Salary and Benefits: $42,806.40- $65,847.60 (Group E, 2023 rates) along with a competitive benefits package complete with extended health and dental benefits, access to our Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP), and enrollment in OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System) pension plan.
Closing Date: May 6, 2024
About the City of Sarnia
Located at the mouth of the St. Clair River on the shores of Lake Huron, the community of Sarnia is known for its breathtaking waterfront, pristine beaches and beautiful parks system. Situated on the American border, just a short drive from London, Ontario, the city boasts a host of recreational opportunities, state-of-the-art healthcare, a vibrant cultural scene, and excellent education paired with a high standard of living and mild climate.
Ranked the most affordable medium-sized city in Ontario, Sarnia, with its 72,000 residents, is home to over 1,000 acres of parkland and 40 km of trails in addition to 4 golf courses, 16 art galleries, 6 museums, and 3 theatres across the County. As an organization, the City of Sarnia places a priority on the health and safety of its employees, including a focus on work-life balance through unique vacation and compensatory time offerings, alongside exceptional salaries and benefits.
About the Position
As an essential member of our finance team, the Accounts Payable Clerk operates under the guidance of the Internal Controller. Key responsibilities include managing the weekly accounts payable cycle, efficiently processing a substantial volume of invoices for timely payment. This role is pivotal in ensuring adherence to proper approval procedures while also fulfilling general accounting duties. Join our team in upholding the financial integrity and enhancing the efficiency of our organization.
Position Requirements
- College Diploma in Accounting or a related field
- Three (3) months of related experience
- An acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered
Demonstrated Skills and Abilities
- Exceptional understanding of financial reporting, accounting concepts, accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
- Experienced in inputting journal entries and reconciling general ledger accounts
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically word processing and spreadsheet software
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate with internal and external clients and customers with service excellence
- Proven ability to investigate complaints and resolve in a highly professional and competent manner
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to work effectively with multiple department teams and external vendors
- Excellent accuracy of work and attention to detail
Please note that testing may form part of this recruitment process.
How to Apply
Candidates are invited to submit a resume in confidence to hr@sarnia.ca with the subject line: 2024-17 – Accounts Payable Clerk. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only candidates being invited for an interview will be contacted.
Additional Information
The City of Sarnia is an inclusive and equitable Corporation that encourages applications from qualified individuals of all genders, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and Indigenous persons. Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the hiring process as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Information received relating to accommodation and diversity will be addressed confidentially.
Personal information is being collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used to determine the qualifications for employment with The Corporation of the City of Sarnia. Questions about this collection should be directed to hr@sarnia.ca.