Assessment/Taxation Clerk
finance & treasury business & economic development
Posted On: Mar 16, 2025
Closing Date: Apr 14, 2025
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Employment Opportunity
ASSESSMENT/TAXATION CLERK
Mackenzie County is currently accepting applications for the position of Assessment/Taxation Clerk. This position will be located in Fort Vermilion and is a permanent full-time position with a 36.25 hour work week (7.25 hours per day) Monday to Friday. This position will report to the Director of Finance and Finance Controller.
Reporting to the Director of Finance & Finance Controller, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
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Customer service and liaison with property assessor, lawyers and other agents;
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Maintaining taxation & assessment database and related filing systems;
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Billing for and receiving tax payments;
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Maintaining and balance taxation & assessment subledger;
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Adhering to legislative requirements as set out in the Municipal Government Act;
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Processing changes in property ownership in a timely manner;
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Processing tax notices in accordance with the annual Tax Rate Bylaw;
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Processing of tax and assessment certificates;
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Processing of preauthorized direct payments.
Requirements for this position are:
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Completion of Grade 12 Diploma.
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Office or Business Administrative Certificate would be an asset.
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Accounting and/or taxation administration courses would be a definite asset.
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Minimum of two years’ experience in a clerk/bookkeeping position.
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Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices.
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Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
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Ability to identify and investigate problems, and make appropriate recommendations.
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Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, regulations and policies.
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Effective interpersonal, communication, organization and time management skills.
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Ability to demonstrate professionalism, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment and tact in interactions with internal and external customers.
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Knowledge of Great Plains Dynamics Accounting Program would be an asset.
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Evidence of successfully passing a police Criminal Record Check.
Salary: $51,913/annum - $73,004/annum. Mackenzie County offers a comprehensive benefit package.
Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please forward all resumes and applications to:
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Louise Flooren, Human Resources Coordinator
Mackenzie County
Box 640, Fort Vermilion, AB T0H 1N0
Phone: 780.927.3718
Fax: 780.927.4266
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