Employment Opportunity
Clerk, Finance (AP)
Are you looking for quality of life and work life balance? Do you enjoy spending time outdoors surrounded by pristine lakes, sandy beaches, and beautiful landscapes?
Lac La Biche County is a beautiful, prosperous community for people to visit, live, work and play. We have more than 150 lakes and 100 beaches, camping opportunities, and an excellent hiking trail system. Pair that with modern amenities like the Bold Center, future Aquatics Centre, schools, parks, community activities, sports and cultural activities, local community groups, and downtown shopping area, it’s no wonder that Lac La Biche County is an ideal cabin and adventure area for County residents and visitors from nearby communities and international tourists!
The Organization: Lac La Biche County is an organization driven by principles surrounding Excellence, Communication, Safety and Wellness, Collaboration, and Environmental Sustainability. Our employees enjoy the charm of working in the Lakeland Region, away from the hustle and bustle of the big city while still being able to enjoy a diverse, fast paced and fulfilling work environment. Our community is known to be one of the most diverse and unique communities in Alberta. Not only is it rich in history and culture, but it also surrounded by forests, parks, lakes, and golden sand beaches!
We continuously strive to remain an employer of choice by offering a strong health and safety program, competitive pay, amazing benefits, opportunities for professional development, as well as many wellness initiatives that support a work/life balance.
Purpose of the position:
Lac La Biche County is seeking a Clerk, Finance (AP) that supports accounts payable by processing invoices, responding to vendor and supplier inquiries, maintaining financial records, and assisting with payroll, reporting, and administrative tasks. The role requires strong accounting knowledge, accuracy, customer service, communication skills.
What You'll Do
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Assist Accounts Payable Coordinator by assuming first point of contact with suppliers, vendors, and the public regarding outstanding items, and general inquiries on accounts payable matters.
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Review and process invoices accurately in the appropriate sub ledger, ensuring proper coding, purchase orders, supporting documentation, and approvals are attached.
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Send statements, invoices, supporting documentation, and correspondence as necessary.
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Review GST registration numbers and holdbacks.
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Maintain the vendor master file.
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Maintain the petty cash fund, ensuring compliance (i.e. bona fide expenses, authorizations, reconciliations).
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Prepare, review, and send correspondence, reports, and documents on behalf of the department.
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Assist Payroll Administrator with payroll processing duties on an as needed basis.
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Other duties as assigned.
Want to be a part of our County team?
To be successful in this position, you will come to us with:
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Certificate (Diploma preferred) in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
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1-2 years of related experience, preferably within a municipal or public-sector environment.
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Customer Service training is an asset.
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Payroll Compliance Certification is an asset.
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A satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
If this sounds like you, please proceed with your application! Please submit your cover letter and resume directly to the online recruitment platform link https://llbc.startdate.ca/
What we have to offer you
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Competitive Salary: $59,950.80 to $76,785.80 annually based on qualifications/experience
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All employer paid (100%) Sunlife health and benefit plan
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Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP)
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Access to TELUS Health Employee & Family Assistance Program
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All access pass to the Bold Centre and Swimming Pool
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3 weeks vacation + 12 personal health leave days
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Training and professional development opportunities
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Active Social Committee and a great work culture
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Work-Life Balance: A family friendly, sports oriented, rural community within a beautiful lakefront setting!
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Affordable housing and cost of living with possible relocation assistance.
Job Details
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday (35hrs/week), with some overtime required during year-end.
Status: Permanent
Location: Lac La Biche, Alberta (Onsite)
Competition #: 45-FAP-26
We thank all interested applicants, however, internal applicants will take precedence and only short-listed applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Candidates from this competition may be considered for future vacancies at the same classification level within the next six months.
For more information on Lac La Biche County check out this link: Lac La Biche County - Home
