Job Details:
Accounting Clerk, 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
