Accounting and Tax Coordinator
Finance Department
Municipality of North Grenville
POSTING: FIN-2025-001
North Grenville is a growing municipality located in eastern Ontario housing a unique blend of small town and rural culture. Comprised of an urban center (Kemptville) and surrounded by several charming rural hamlets, North Grenville is situated between Canada’s National Capital – Ottawa and the St. Lawrence River, only a 30-minute drive along the Veterans Memorial Highway (416), to either destination. Alternatively, for a more leisure journey, North Grenville offers the historic Rideau River managed by Parks Canada.
Application:
The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking to fill the position of full-time, permanent Accounting and Tax Coordinator. Interested applicants may submit a cover letter and resume outlining qualification in confidence to Human Resources by Friday, February 7th, 2025, no later than 4 p.m. EST.
Please quote “FIN-2025-001”
Email:
Mail: Municipality of North Grenville
285 County Road 44
PO Box 130
Kemptville ON K0G 1J0
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director of Finance/Treasurer, the Accounting and Tax Coordinator is responsible for processing all tax-related transactions, and for providing support in the overall operations of the Finance Department.
Education/Specialized Training/Skills:
Essential (minimum) Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration, or equivalent job experience.
- Completion of the Municipal Tax Administration Program (MTAP), and/or AMCTO Municipal Administration Program (MAP) and/or Municipal Accounting and Finance Program (MAFP) is considered an asset.
Work Experience:
Essential (minimum) Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of municipal financial legislation and regulations for e.g. Public Service Accounting Board (PSAB), Municipal and Assessment Act.
- Minimum 3-4 years of experience required in computerized accounting or municipal information systems.
- Computer literacy in a Microsoft environment, with database management skills and a familiarity of billing software.
- Strong customer service, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills combined with excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, and the ability to balance diverse, changing and conflicting priorities.
- Demonstrates leadership abilities with a team.
Asset (preferred) Qualifications:
- Experience with VADIM is considered an asset.
Position Description:
Municipal Tax Collector:
- In collaboration with the Treasurer, assists with the development of policies and procedures related to tax collection, recording, monitoring, and reporting to meet internal and external requirements.
- Prepares and issues all tax billings, including inputting of tax rates, verification of tax calculations and preparing billing registers and collector’s roll.
- Receives, posts and balances taxation revenues.
- Maintains taxpayer accounts and processes adjustments as required, including records of local improvements and any special charges added to the tax roll.
- Responds to inquiries from clients, assessment officials, legal and banking representatives regarding tax accounts, in accordance with relevant legislation
Financial Management:
- Assists the Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer with the compilation of finance policies, reports, and by-laws for submission to Council as required.
- Assists with onboarding of new Finance staff, including senior management.
- Reviews and approves routine work generated from department staff including cash receipting, invoice generation, accounts payable entry, journal entries, payroll entry, deposits, and other banking transactions.
- Reviews payroll payment requests including OMERS and Canada Life benefits.
- Reviews, approves and releases payroll government remittances for CRA payments, garnishments, EHT and WSIB.
- Consults with the Payroll and Finance Coordinator, Accounts Receivable Clerk and Accounts Payable Clerk.
Compensation:
- The salary for this position is $63,354.00 to $79,188.00 based on a thirty-five (35) hour workweek and also includes pension and benefits. Includes after office hours including evenings and/or weekends, as necessary.
We thank all those who apply; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Municipality of North Grenville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and any other applicable legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
