Job Description

TOWNSHIP OF WHITE RIVER
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position FINANCE ASSISTANT (Full Time 35 hours per week) The Finance Assistant supports the day to day transactions including expenses, revenue and Payroll. The
Finance Assistant responsibilities include customer service, processing payments and invoices, managing invoices and maintaining cost reports. Finance Assistant is responsible for providing financial, administrative and clerical services in order to ensure effective, efficient and accurate financial and administrative operations. The Finance Assistant must comply with Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles and municipal financial by-laws, policies and procedures. This includes processing and monitoring payments, expenditures as well as preparing and monitoring the payroll system. The Finance
Assistant will ensure that municipal vendors and suppliers are paid within established time limits. The
Finance Assistant must also provide excellent Customer Service being a first Line contact at the
Municipal Office. The Finance Assistant reports to the CAO. Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Perform day to day processing of financial transactions to ensure that municipal finances are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner.
• Maintain records and files.
• Providing Administrative Support as required including answering telephone and email requests, directing calls and responding to inquiries, taking payments for municipal services.
• Providing Ministry of Transportation services to the general public.
• Work closely with Deputy Treasurer and CAO to ensure smooth operation of all Financial Matters.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

• Community College Degree or Diploma in Business, Accounting or Finance, or acceptable combination of education and experience .
• Sound knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures
• Familiarity with accounting software. Such as VADIM or Quickbooks
• Excellent time management skills, highly organized and self-motivated.
• Must have a strong knowledge of all Microsoft Office Products/ Excel.

Interested candidates are required to submit a cover letter, a resume and an employment application no later than Friday, February 3, 2023 at 1:00 pm to:
Township of White River, 102 Durham Street, PO Box 307, White River, Ontario P0M 3G0
fax to 807 822 2719.
For more information call (807) 822-2450 x206 https://www.whiteriver.ca/ We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $26.73-$39.42 per hour Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• White River, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Front desk: 1 year (preferred)
• Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location Application deadline: 2023-02-03