Finance Clerk

Administrative Level 5- Finance DepartmentPlease apply with a cover letter and resume Conditions: This full-time permanent position of 36.25 hours per week will be offered in accordance with conditions identified in the Collective Agreement between the City of Brandon and CUPE Local 69. First consideration will be given to current City of Brandon CUPE employees. The City of Brandon reserves the right to underfill this successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains : The City of Brandon requires proof of mandatory qualifications. Please ensure these documents are attached when completing your of Pay: $28.72 (2026 Rates)Closing Date: 11:59 p.m. on June 26 2026This competition will include testing and an interview. PURPOSE OF POSITIONThis position is responsible for performing accounting and collections tasks while providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers. This position is part of a team and is responsible for performing other clerical functions within the department when Finance Department endorses the Lean philosophy and requires all positions to incorporate and promote the process within their functions and DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESManages customer enquiries in a courteous and expedient manner;Responsible for maximizing collection of delinquent accounts; Performs collection procedures including generating accounts receivables statements and courtesy letters contacting customers regarding overdue accounts and sending accounts to collections;Point of contact for the City of Brandons Collection Agency and responsible to ensure records agree and to liaise with internal departments and Collection Agency;Responsible for maintaining billing information and producing reports;Research account disputes and billing discrepancies when required transacts correcting entries;Performs account and payment reconciliations;Plays a role in month end and year end processes;Responsible to review electronic payments to ensure timely and accurate recording of receivables settlements and other receipts;Performs the payables function for the Finance department ensures payables are accurately and timely transacted in compliance with City of Brandon Policies and Procedures;Performs duties of other clerical positions within the department due to changing priorities within the department and provides direct back-up to other positions in the Department. NOTE: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCEGrade 12 G.E.D. C.A.E.C. or Mature High School Diploma;Graduate from a recognized post secondary institution in Business or relevant field;Minimum of two (2) years clerical experience in a computerized accounting office completion of a Criminal Record CheckPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCEDynamics Great Plains software experience;Collections experience is an CONDITIONSThe Finance Clerk works independently and in a team in a shared and consultative manner with other employees (daily)Wide variety of tasks requiring ability to manage multiple unrelated projects and make independent decisions (daily)Self-motivated and quality driven to perform independent projects (daily)Work is normally subject to periodic checks by a member of the Finance Management Team who are available for advice on difficult or unusual problems as well as through internal controls audit and review of reports (occasionally)Responsible to the Accounting contact for a complete job descriptionThe City of Brandon is committed to an inclusive barrier free environment and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those advancing in the competition will be contacted. If contacted to participate in the process please advise if you require an accommodation. If you are interested in finding out more about the City of Brandon job opportunities as soon as they are posted please follow us on Facebook or X!