Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Employment Opportunity
Accounts Receivable Clerk - Full-Time, One (1) Year Contract
Rate of Pay: Pay Band 3 $53,735.75 - $67,707.01
The County of Annapolis is looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our Finance team! This is an opportunity to work amongst the breathtaking natural beauty of the Bay of Fundy shoreline and the lush Annapolis River, where you will be captivated by coastal communities, towns, village, historic properties and stunning parks that are the pride of our county. Annapolis County is an ideal location to live, work and play.
The Accounts Receivable Clerk supports the Municipality’s revenue and receivable functions by processing receivable payments, processing tax billing and assisting tax sales, overseeing daily cash verification, and providing support for finance and customer service operations. This role also serves as a backup to the Utility Clerk, supporting billing and collections for the Municipality's utility accounts.
Qualifications and Expectations
Education: Candidates for this position must possess a certificate or diploma in business, accounting, finance, or a similar educational program. A certificate in Local Government Finance is an asset.
Experience: Candidates must have a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience working with accounting software, journal entries, processing payments, and financial analysis. Preference will be given to those whose experience in a public sector environment with municipal property taxation or utility billing.
Knowledge: Strong understanding of municipal finance, taxation, and accounting, including Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).
Requirements: Candidates must obtain a criminal records check to work for the Municipality of the County of Annapolis. This position will occasionally require work outside of normal office hours including evenings and weekends.
Core Competencies
Taxation and Financial Acumen: Exceptional understanding of the taxation and revenue accounts within municipalities. Strong ability to understand complex financial matters.
Technical Proficiency: Fluency with the Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to understand and utilize financial software.
Customer Service: Ability to provide prompt and friendly service to residents.
Financial Quality Assurance: Strong ability to identify discrepancies and rectify errors to produce accurate financial reporting.
A complete job description can be found HERE (internally named Property Tax Clerk)
Deadline for submissions: 4:00PM on September 25th, 2026
Please submit your application via our careers page: https://careers.risepeople.com/municipality-of-the-county-of-annapolis/en
Applications will not be accepted via Social Media (Facebook)
The County of Annapolis thanks all those for applying but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Statement of Intent: Our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce representative of the communities we serve at all job levels. We encourage applications from Indigenous People, Persons of African Descent, Black/African Nova Scotians and other Racially Visible Persons, Persons Living with Disabilities, Gender Diverse Persons and members of other historically excluded communities. While we recognize the inherent difficulty of doing so, members of equity seeking communities are encouraged to self-identify in their cover letter or your resume.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the process, please let us know through our email below.
[email protected]
(902) 532-0890
Municipality of the County of Annapolis
752 St. George St, PO Box 100
Annapolis Royal, NS B0S 1A0
www.AnnapolisCounty.ca
