Office Assistant lll Finance Department (Full Time/Permanent) - Jobs in Ermineskin 138, AB

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Job DetailsJob ID# CorS-22-27CategoryJob OpportunitiesStatusOpenSalary$27.00-$33.22 hourlyPostedJuly 15, 2022ClosingAugust 1, 2022 11:59 PMJob OpportunitiesOffice Assistant lll Finance Department (Full Time/Permanent)Wetaskiwin is the Home of PossibilityAt the City of Wetaskiwin, you will find a diverse, collaborative, and eager team that is constantly striving to improve!Are you an enthusiastic individual with outstanding customer service and multitasking aptitude If so, we’d like to introduce you to our full-time Office Assistant lll position in the Finance Department!Reporting to the Finance Supervisor – Financial Reporting, the OA lll performs clerical, cashier, and customer service duties in the finance department. This position will provide back-up to the Finance Clerks in the Utilities, Taxation, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable areas when needed. Work is reviewed for accuracy and completeness.You are the ideal candidate if…

• You can provide excellent customer service and always maintain professionalism
• You enjoy working with numbers, data entry, and have an eye for detail.
• You have high standards for your work.
• You are strongly motivated to learn, eager to meet (or exceed) basic requirements, have good tolerance to stress/pressure.
• Have a go-getter and team player attitude
• You are confident, resourceful, and a highly motivated self-starter who can work independently with minimum supervision.
• You have a professional attitude with exceptional organizational, prioritization, multi-tasking, time management, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities:

• Unlock City Hall front entrance in the morning and secure the entrance in the evening, access, and secure the Finance vault.
• Greet customers in person or on the telephone, and by email answer or refer inquiries.
• Open and distribute incoming mail and faxes to the appropriate mail slot.
• Receive payment in the form of cash, cheques, debit card, credit card, and telephone miscellaneous banking, input and generate systems receipts, and print a report listing the total daily receipts.
• Maintain the cash receipts system by setting up new cash receipts codes.
• Maintain an accurate and up to-date filing system.
• Prepare City of Wetaskiwin dog/cat licenses, and business licenses.
• Prepare tax certificates.
• Download daily online bank payments and reconcile to bank deposit/entry.
• Sign up customers on pre-authorized payment plans for utilities and taxes.
• Accept applications for utility services and account connections/disconnections.
• Daily deposit cheque/ cash deposit to the City’s affiliated bank(s).
• Any other related reports/ work as needed by the management.

Education & Work Experience

• First-year Accounting Business Diploma or Certificate would be considered an asset.
• Experience in cashiering and processing payments and entering deposits.
• Experienced in invoicing and completing customer accounts transactions.
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge and experience with basic accounting principles.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Cash receipting experience.
• Advanced office skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High levels of customer service and ability to communicate with the public and answer inquiries and communicate with other City departments.
• Knowledge of Finance software – Great Plains, Diamond.
• Knowledge of A/R, invoicing is considered an asset.
• Fluent verbal and written English.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License required.

Application DetailsThose interested in applying for this position are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to hr@wetaskiwin.ca by end-of-day Monday, August 1, 2022.The City of Wetaskiwin is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.The personal information submitted pursuant to this advertisement will be utilized for this Employment Opportunity only and is subject to compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Applicants are thanked in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Quick Apply

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