The Town of Biggar is looking for an experienced individual to fill an in-scope full-time position. The position is responsible for municipal accounting and records including accounts payable, bank recs, financial statements, reporting etc. Accounting or bookkeeping experience is an asset. The Town of Biggar offers competitive compensation, wellness benefit, clothing allowance, work-life balance and more. See below for the full job description.
Please send resume and cover letter to: cao@townofbiggar.com by February 13, 2026
Qualifications:
- Strong accounting experience and expertise
- Understanding of municipal accounting
- Munisoft knowledge and experience
- Customer service
Role and Responsibilities - The Accounting Clerk plays a critical role in the financial administration of the municipality. This position is responsible for a wide range of financial tasks, including but not limited to budget preparation, financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, tax remittances, bank and credit card reconciliations, month-end and year-end activities and compliance with regulatory requirements. The Accounting Clerk will work closely with other departments to ensure accurate financial records and provide support to the CAO/Deputy CAO.
Acct. Clerk Tasks and Duties:
- General Activities
- Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the municipality's annual budget.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data.
- Stay current with changes in accounting standards, tax regulations, and other relevant laws affecting municipal finance.
- Financial Reporting – Responsible for the preparation of financial reports to be provided to Council and management at least once per month.
- Bank Reconciliation
- Statement of Financial Activities
- Balance Sheet
- Accounts Payable – Responsible for the preparation and collection of accounts payable in a timely manner, including providing the following to Council at their meetings.
- List of Accounts for Approval
- Collabria (credit card) Report
- Payment Analysis
- Month-End Activities - Municipal month-end activities involve a series of procedures to close the books for the month, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations.
- Remitting Education Property Tax (EPT) - SETS
- Remitting Provincial Sales Tax (PST)
- Reconciling JE
- Year End Activities – The municipality has a number of tasks and activities to complete at year-end to ensure accuracy and compliance with legislated requirements. Year-end duties include but are not limited to:
- Trailer License fee Breakdown
- Library Expenses
- PW Manager’s wage split
- School Tax Liability Statement
- E&H Tax Return
- EI Premium Reduction Application (Send Union Agreement) and 12/12 of EI Premium Reduction to Staff Account
- Suspense Analysis
- Clear School Liability
- Accounts Payable Analysis
- GST and WCB Returns
- Power, Gas and Carbon Tax Spreadsheets
- Annual Audit - Collaborate with auditors, CAO and Deputy during annual audits and respond to audit inquiries as needed.
- Insurance – The Town of Biggar’s insurance provider’s are SUMAssure and SGI. The Acct. Clerk is responsible for:
- Maintaining up to date and accurate property and liability insurance information and provide that information to the municipality’s insurance providers.
- Provide insurance calculations and estimates for budget purposes.
- Tangible Capital Assets – Responsible for the overall record keeping of TCAs including:
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive capital asset register, including land, buildings, infrastructure, equipment, and other fixed assets owned by the municipality.
- Assist in coordinating the acquisition, disposal, and depreciation of capital assets in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with departmental managers to accurately record additions, retirements, and changes in the status of capital assets.
- Assist in the preparation of financial reports and analyses related to capital assets, including depreciation schedules, asset valuations, and asset performance metrics.
- Provide information regarding asset management practices, including lifecycle costing, risk assessment, and asset renewal prioritization.