Strathmore is hiring!
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for public service? Join our dedicated team and take the lead in managing and improving property tax operations for our growing municipality!
Why Join Us?
Flexible Hybrid Work: Balance your work-from-home days with in-office collaboration
Benefits from Day One: Comprehensive health and dental coverage, health and wellness spending account and more!
Vacation Starts at 3 Weeks: Plus 3 additional days off to recharge at year-end!
Exclusive Facility Access: Free use of Strathmore’s recreation facilities including pools, arena and fitness centre and walking track
What You’ll Do
Reporting to the Supervisor of Accounting Services, the Taxation Clerk plays a key role in the administration of municipal taxation processes. This position is responsible for the accurate collection, recording, and processing of property tax payments. This role also involves preparing and issuing tax notices, responding to tax-related inquiries from the public, and liaising with property owners, legal, and other stakeholders to resolve discrepancies or issues. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work with financial and property records are essential for success in this role.
To view the full job description, check out our Careers page here.
Why Strathmore?
Strathmore is a growing, vibrant, welcoming community that is recognized as a regional hub for business and recreation. Continued investment in recreation facilities, parks, projects, commercial revitalization, and community programming provides an exceptional quality of life for our residents, visitors and staff.
We’re a close-knit community just outside of Calgary, where you can enjoy the best of both small-town living and big-city amenities.
Successful applicants will demonstrate on their resume:
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Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
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Post-secondary education with a concentration in accounting, or equivalent experience
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Two years accounting related experience, preferably in tax
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Municipal experience preferred
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Experience with Diamond and Great Plains software considered an asset
In the interview we will be looking for the following competencies:
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Examples or references that can confirm your strong interpersonal and organizational skills
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Examples or references that can confirm you’re detail oriented, with the ability to meet deadlines
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Strong oral and written communication
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Professional attitude
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Ability to establish and maintain good public relations
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Application:
Please submit a cover letter and complete resume of experience and qualifications, quoting Competition TOS2025-15 to: careers@strathmore.ca.
This competition will close on April 11, 2025.
The Town of Strathmore thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.
This posting is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job ad is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.
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