Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk

Corporate Services Department

Full-Time, Permanent

Competition #: TOP26-200-001

Reporting to the Manager/Supervisor, this position is accountable for the provision of data control and accounting support within the Corporate Services Department. Duties of this position include: maintaining the accuracy and completeness of financial records by ensuring all transactions are recorded in a timely and efficient manner. Compiling financial information for internal reports, annual external audits, and various claims; primarily responsible for providing cashier and accounts receivable services by accepting payments and issuing accurate receipts for these payments; maintenance of periodic payment plans for receivable accounts and posting payments to the appropriate accounts; other duties may include: providing accounts payable services by processing supplier invoices/credits; maintenance of the assessment roll and assessment records by following established practices, procedures and specific instructions; duties pertaining to escalated collection actions; and processing payroll and benefits in compliance with the current collective agreement.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a high school diploma, supplemented by a three (3) year post-secondary diploma program in business, accounting or a related field;
• Two (2) years’ experience in an accounting environment with responsibility for similar duties;
• Detailed knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Excel and applicable accounting software;
• Demonstrated ability to deal with the public with tact and diplomacy;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and
• Demonstrate a high level of organizational and problem-solving skills as required;
• An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

The salary for this position is $69,754.46. This is a unionized position working 35 hours per week.

The Town of Paradise is an equal opportunity employer.

Closing Date: April 21, 2026

Apply in confidence by submitting your resume to:

Human Resources

Town of Paradise

28 McNamara Drive

Paradise, NL A1L 0A6

F: 782-2643

E: careers@paradise.ca

Pay: $69,754.46 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person