Finance Clerk - Administrative Level 5 at City of Brandon · Brandon

Administrative Level 5 - Finance Department

Please apply with a cover letter and resume online. Position 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 position. The 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 valid.

NOTE: The City of Brandon requires proof of mandatory qualifications. Please ensure these documents are attached when completing your application.

Rate of Pay: $28.72 - $29.91 per hour (2026 Rates) Closing Date: 11:59pm on November 5, 2026 This competition will include testing and an interview.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

This 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 required. The Finance Department endorses the Lean philosophy and requires all positions to incorporate and promote the process within their functions and duties. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages 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 Brandon’s 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 incumbent. MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Grade 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 setting. Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Dynamics Great Plains software experience; Collections experience is an asset.

WORK CONDITIONS The Finance Clerk works independently and in a team environment.

Work 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 Manager.

Please contact HR@brandon.ca for a complete job description

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