Accounts Payable Clerk

Position Overview

The County of Brant seeks an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to support the accounting team. This role reports directly to the Manager of Accounting and is initially based at the Burford Customer Service Office.

Key Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year college diploma in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• At least two years of practical experience in accounting or finance, with preference given to candidates who have worked in municipal or public sector environments.
• Proficient with computerized financial software, especially those focused on accounts payable.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and the accounts payable process.
• Ability to analyze general ledger account details and record necessary journal entries when required.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines while handling confidential information with discretion.
• Sound judgement combined with initiative, adaptability, and resourcefulness.
• Excellent organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to safe working practices and possession of a clear police records check.
• Willingness to travel within the County as needed.

Additional Assets

• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains).
• Knowledge of Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) regulations within a municipal context.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage and execute the accounts payable process ensuring timely payment of invoices to avoid penalties.
• Ensure construction contract payments comply with the Construction Act requirements.
• Handle stop payments and void stale-dated checks in the banking system and financial software.
• Enroll new vendors for Electronic Funds Transfers and verify changes to vendor EFT details.
• Regularly reconcile vendor statements with paid invoices and follow up on any discrepancies.
• Set up utility bills for pre-authorized payments, prepare monthly journal entries for these transactions, and reconcile statements with the bank account.
• Maintain approval records and signing authority forms for invoice processing.
• Communicate with staff and vendors regarding invoices and inquiries.
• Perform year-end reconciliations of accounts payable related general ledger accounts.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Salary and Work Schedule

The annual salary for this position ranges from $61,971 to $72,491 based on Job Grade 3. The standard workweek is 35 hours.

Additional Information

Application submissions close at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4th, 2026. The County of Brant values accessible recruitment and accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Personal information provided during the application process is protected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.