Finance Summer Student – #7475 – A
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Township of West Lincoln
The Township of West Lincoln is currently recruiting for a Finance Summer Student. The Finance Summer Student will play an integral role at the Township of West Lincoln, providing administrative and accounting support within the Finance Department, in particular with Modernization Special Projects. The successful candidate will obtain valuable work experience and gain transferrable skills in many areas of municipal finance, data processing and business administration.
- Assist with the implementation of new modernization software, including a customer service and billing portal
- Provide customer support in conjunction with the implementation of the above software, both verbally and electronically
- Prepare financial documentation using Excel and other databases
- Support the research, development, and updating of financial policies
- Perform general clerical duties such as filing, archiving, copying, and scanning
- Maintain confidentiality of all actions, records and discussions undertaken during duties
- Work safely and in compliance with relevant statutes and regulations and within the safe work procedures and directives as established by the Township
- Preference given to those enrolled in or recent graduate of a post-secondary business program
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and courteously with members of the public and staff, in person, by telephone or electronically
- Previous experience working in a finance department environment is considered an asset
- Demonstrated technological proficiency with an emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail, with good oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite software, with an emphasis on Excel
- Ability to work independently and under limited supervision at times
Additional Info:
- This position will be based out of the Township office
- Normal office hours are 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday
- This is a contract position, working 35 hours/week
- Must comply with the Township’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
How to Apply:
Deadline for resume and cover letter submission is Monday, April 4, 2022 at 4:30 PM
Please address to:
Jessica Dyson, Deputy Clerk
Township of West Lincoln
318 Canborough Street, P.O. Box 400, Smithville, Ontario L0R 2A0 (subject line: Please specify position as noted above)
Email submissions should be sent in either Microsoft Word or PDF Format – Please no personal delivery of applications.
We thank all those applicants who apply and advise that acknowledgement will only be forwarded to those applicants who are invited for an interview. Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, if you require this document or any additional documents in an alternative format, please contact our office at 905-957-3346. Please know that should you require any special accommodations in order to apply for a position or interview for a position with the Township of West Lincoln, we will endeavor to make such accommodations.