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Accounting Clerk - AP/AR
@ City of Lloydminster
Lloydminster, Alberta
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Overview
City of Lloydminster is hiring an Accounting Clerk, AP/AR Support to record routine accounts payable and receivable transactions, reconcile subledgers to the general ledger, and answer internal and external AP/AR inquiries. The role is full-time, office-based, Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with occasional work outside those hours. Compensation is In Scope Band 3, subject to the CUPE 1015 Agreement.
Responsibilities:
- Record routine AP and AR transactions per City policy
- Prepare simple reconciliations against subledgers and the general ledger
- Generate AR statements and answer customer questions
- Respond to internal and external inquiries by phone, email, or in person
- Escalate policy exceptions to management
Requirements summary:
- Two-year post-secondary diploma in Accounting or Business Administration
- Two years of related experience
- Strong Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and accounting software skills
- Strong attention to detail and deadline management
- Valid Class 5 licence registered in Alberta or Saskatchewan
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- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, driving record |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Accounting, Business Administration |
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City of Lloydminster
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 10 |
Job description
Position Summary
Reporting to the Supervisor, Accounts Payable & Receivable, the Accounting Clerk, AP/AR Support is responsible for recording straightforward routine AP/AR transactions for the City of Lloydminster. They are also responsible for providing appropriate AP/AR information internally to the City team and externally to individuals, such as customers and vendors. The Accounting Clerk, AP/AR Support is part of a team who works collaboratively to meet the finance department’s goals and the City’s strategic priorities and may be assigned other duties on occasion.
Duties And Responsibilities
General areas of knowledge and responsibility
Physical Demands
The position is office based; Normal working hours for this position are Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with the occasional requirement to work outside these hours
Compensation: In Scope Band 3 (Subject to CUPE 1015 Agreement)
Closing Date: October 30, 2026
Reporting to the Supervisor, Accounts Payable & Receivable, the Accounting Clerk, AP/AR Support is responsible for recording straightforward routine AP/AR transactions for the City of Lloydminster. They are also responsible for providing appropriate AP/AR information internally to the City team and externally to individuals, such as customers and vendors. The Accounting Clerk, AP/AR Support is part of a team who works collaboratively to meet the finance department’s goals and the City’s strategic priorities and may be assigned other duties on occasion.
Duties And Responsibilities
General areas of knowledge and responsibility
- Record data accurately for straightforward and routine transactions related to Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable in accordance with the City’s policies, procedures, and accounting best practices.
- Prepare simple reconciliations, verifying data integrity of transactions by comparing source documents to reports and the details of subledgers with the transactions in the general ledger.
- Capture the intent of the transaction and document it accurately.
- Collaborate with the transaction initiator and provide transaction process mentorship.
- Generate accounts receivable statements for customers and answer any customer questions regarding their accounts.
- Communicate and escalate to management, any exceptions to City policies and procedures.
- Provide reports to staff members requesting information.
- Provide excellent customer service by responding to customer inquiries by phone, email, or in person.
- Maintain a calm demeanor in stressful or emergent situations when expectations change, or things do not go as planned.
- Provide coverage and support to the Accounting Clerk and Admin Support positions in Finance.
- Support accurate collection of financial data required to produce routine financial statements.
- Understand the relationship between the GL accounts and project accounts (JAOs) to support and capture the relevant coding information.
- Identify areas of improvement to strengthen internal controls to enhance the reliability of financial information.
- Identify improvements to financial and administrative policies and procedures.
- Document and/or update existing or new processes or procedures.
- Support in the implementation of new policies and procedures.
- Commitment to continuous improvement.
- Support finance supervisors and team members on internal or interdepartmental projects
- Build positive relationships with internal City teams and external customers and vendors.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Demonstrate personal commitment to quality.
- Invest time in personal professional development.
- Promote a positive and pleasant culture with pride in the organization.
- Support the retention and disposal of finance related municipal records.
- Other related duties as required.
- Completion of a two year post-secondary diploma in Accounting or Business Administration from a recognized institution.
- Two years’ experience in a related field.
- Must possess strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and accounting software.
- Ability to multitask and stay organized.
- Proven ability to maintain a strong attention to detail, a high level of accuracy and meet deadlines while working under pressure.
- Strong communication skills and professionalism with the ability to converse both verbally and in written correspondence with all levels of staff, and external stakeholders or partners.
- Must possess strong conflict resolution skills. Can negotiate with the end user to achieve positive resolution while maintaining and building relationships.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must demonstrate a high standard of ethics and confidentiality.
- Able to promote a positive and pleasant culture with pride in the organization.
- A valid Class 5 Driver’s License registered in Alberta or Saskatchewan with an acceptable Driver’s Abstract is required. This position may be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business purposes
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
- Successful applicant must provide proof of qualifications.
- Applicants with international education will be required to include an Academic Credential Assessment with application.
Physical Demands
- Sitting (6-7 hours)
- Standing (1-2 hours)
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Communicating
- Decision Making
- Interpreting Data
- Analyzing Data
- Conflict resolution
The position is office based; Normal working hours for this position are Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with the occasional requirement to work outside these hours
Compensation: In Scope Band 3 (Subject to CUPE 1015 Agreement)
Closing Date: October 30, 2026
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