Opportunity Notice - Cashier Receptionist, Accounts Receivable (Fixed-Term)

Posting Date: August 8, 2025
Job Type: Full-time, Fixed-term (6 months with possible extension)
Work Location: Town Hall
Salary: $25.00-$29.41 per hour
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Reporting to the Manager of Finance, the Cashier Receptionist, Accounts Receivables (‘A/R’) provides a wide variety of administrative and clerical support to the Finance Branch.

The primary responsibilities for this position include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Provide excellent customer service and enhance the customer service experience.
• Provide daily administrative and clerical support to the Finance Branch.
• Answer phones and be the primary contact for public enquiries in regards to Municipal services provided by the Finance Branch.
• Collect payment and prepare receipts for Municipal services.
• Manage accounts receivables for the services offered by the Municipality.
• Handle receipt of cash and payments.
• Verify and reconcile account receivables and identify and record discrepancies.
• Enter account information, data into finance software applications.
• Maintain accurate files and record management systems.
• Other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of:

• Post-secondary courses with an emphasis in office administration, accounting, and/or related field.
• Three (3) to six (6) months of general accounting and customer service experience.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems including managing files and records.
• Working familiarity of applicable Municipal, Provincial and Health and Safety legislation and with corporate policies and procedures to provide administrative and clerical support.
• Understanding of basic cash handling, and general accounting principles and practices.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to use various software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, record management systems, and accounting software.
• Customer service skills with ability to assess customer needs to meet effective service delivery standards.
• Able to work independently or in a team environment.
• Exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Highly organized with a demonstrated ability to prioritize, set schedules, handle multiple projects and competing demands, and meet deadlines.
• Able to follow directives, and work within internal operating procedures, policies, guidelines, and adhere to applicable legislation and regulations. 

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application in confidence by 3 pm on August 29, 2025, quoting “Cashier Receptionist / Accounts Receivable” attention to Human Resources by:

Mail: Town of Arnprior 105 Elgin St. W. Arnprior, ON K7S 0A8
E-mail: hr@arnprior.ca

The Town is committed to maintaining an equitable work environment and welcomes submissions from all qualified applicants. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please email the Human Resources Officer.

Only the candidate selected for an interview will be contacted. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection.