About Our Organization:
When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of 2000 full and part-time employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment.
As a regional top employer, the City of Guelph values its employees and offers competitive salaries, excellent benefit packages, opportunities for professional development, a healthy work-life balance, and many roles with flexible work options. Our corporate values are integrity, service, inclusion, wellness, and learning. Guelph is consistently ranked as one of the best places in Canada to live, work, and play—all good reasons to consider a career in this beautiful city.
Job Summary:
Resumes are being accepted for the position of Revenue Accounting Clerk within the Finance Department. Reporting to the Supervisor, Property Tax, the successful candidate will be primarily responsible for the accounting functions related to the Taxation and Revenue Division with a focus on quality customer service and continuous improvement processes. Guided by the goals and objectives of the City of Guelph Corporate Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.
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Maintain the pre-authorized debit plans including initial enrolment, changes, cancellations, payment amounts, timely resolution of discrepancies and transmittal of data file to bank.
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Perform all accounting duties with respect to revenue related transactions including journal entries and account reconciliations.
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Perform balance adjustments on property tax accounts.
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Review accounts receivable entries for approval.
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Ensure timely and accurate input of additions to tax roll.
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Prepare and set up vendors for all cheque requisitions for refunds due to overpayments and adjustments to account.
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Verify credit balances and initiate adjustments when required.
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Tax adjustments and invoicing for new owner administration fee.
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Prepare, calculate and print supplementary tax bills.
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Backup for processing of tax adjustments resulting from Assessment Review Board decisions, Minutes of Settlement, Municipal Act Applications.
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Process and receive all purchase orders for division.
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Backup for Payment and Collection Clerks, Accounts Receivable Clerk and Property Tax Analyst as required.
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Perform other related duties as assigned.
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Experience related to the duties listed above, normally acquired through a 2-year college diploma in Business Administration with a focus in accounting or a related discipline and 3 years’ experience within a municipal tax setting working with current legislation. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
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Municipal Tax Administration Program certificate
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Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Municipal Act, Assessment Act and other relevant legislation.
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Must possess a good understanding of relevant accounting practices and principles.
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Strong mathematical skills, aptitude for figures, thoroughness and attention to detail and accuracy are critical to this position.
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Demonstrated ability to be a team player, establish effective working relationships with co-workers and a diverse group of stakeholders.
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Must exhibit strong customer service skills with the ability to respond to customers confidentially in a professional and courteous manner.
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Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
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Must be well organized, able to prioritize work and meet inflexible deadlines in a demanding environment.
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Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
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Experience with Central Square Tax, Vailtech, Class, JD Edwards and WAM software would be a definite asset.
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Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
29.68 - $36.42 per hour
Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system. This posting will remain up until the position has been filled. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered. Proof of qualifications will be requested at the interview stage.
The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.
Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
