Job Description

Career Opportunity - Internal/External Posting

Finance Student


Financial Services, Technology and Funding Strategies

Position Summary:

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Reporting to the Supervisor of Accounting, the Finance Student will assist the Finance department with processing Accounts Payable, calling vendors to sign up for electronic payment, investigating uncashed cheques and other related duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

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Receive all invoices from vendors, departments, and mail. Match invoices to supporting documentation. Identify insufficient supporting documentation and communicate requirements to departments. Scan invoices and other supporting documents to ensure completeness. Maintain electronic file system for accounts payable documents. Maintain vendor database. Contact the vendor to update the municipal contact information. Verify vendor banking information for electronic file transfers. Prepare and update accounts payable procedures. Provide administrative support for the Financial Services area. Comply with applicable provincial and municipal legislation, including the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and the Municipality's Records and Information Management Program. Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, applicable regulations, and the Municipality's Health and Safety Program. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills:

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Must be a full-time student enrolled in a post-secondary school, currently working towards a degree/diploma in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting program and/or related field, and returning to school at the end of the summer employment term. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills. Must have strong attention to detail, organizational and analytical skills. Must have customer service and problem-solving skills. Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment. Must be proficient in computer applications in a Microsoft Windows environment. Finance and/or accounting experience would be an asset. Upon hire and when requested, must obtain a satisfactory police clearance.

Hours of Work and Working Conditions:

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35 hours per week (Monday-Friday). Overtime may be required.
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Employee Group:

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Student, Non-Union.

Reason for Vacancy:

New position.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Selected applicants will be subject to an interview process and skills testing to determine eligibility.



We are pleased to accommodate any individual needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation throughout the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 519-326-5761 ext. 1112 to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, R.S.O. c45 and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about the collection of this information can be directed to the Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk, Municipality of Leamington, 111 Erie Street North, Leamington, Ontario, N8H 2Z9, Telephone: 519-326-5761