Job Description

This position is a direct report of the Director of Corporate Services of the Town of Stewiacke and provides a broad range of administrative support for the Town Office. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, reception, customer service, recording payments, water billing, receiving monies paid to the Town; receive, assess and refer (to the appropriate staff member) general inquiries made in person or by phone; receive, verify and process invoices in a timely and accurate manner; receive, log and distribute incoming correspondence; organizing daily workload to meet priorities and demands; and other duties related to the smooth operations of an office.

Regular hours of work are Monday - Friday 9:00am-4:00pm with unexpected overtime, if required.

Qualifications

The minimum qualifications required to successfully perform the job are as follows:

Completion of high school or equivalent. College or Certificate/diploma in Accounting or Business Administration. Three to five years of administrative experience; or An acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skill and Attributes

Below is a generalized list of basic knowledge, skills and attributes we would like to see in a successful

candidate:

Knowledge of accounting functions, such as general ledgers, accounts receivables and reconciling accounts, an asset. Strong knowledge of computer applications, including MS Office Suite and Diamond Accounting Software. Strong interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Strong communications skills (listening, written and oral); and Be tactful, positive, personable, team player and customer service oriented.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Work Location: In person