Tax Clerk, Finance | Haldimand County

September 22, 2025

Job Postings

Closing: October, 6, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.

The Role

Tax Clerk, Finance

This is a permanent full-time role at Haldimand County, with an hourly compensation range of $26.840 to $31.071.

The Opportunity

Join us as a Tax Clerk and play a key role in managing property tax revenues and accounts receivable. You’ll handle inquiries, support financial record keeping, and assist with journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis.

As the Tax Clerk, you will also provide superb customer service to the community, and answer inquiries related to accounts payable and tax inquiries.

The Perks

Defined Benefit Pension
3 Weeks Starting Vacation (Prorated for the first year)
Hybrid Work Options
Health & Dental Benefits
Professional Development
Safe & Friendly Work Culture
EFAP Program
Wellness Programs
Employee Recognition
Free Parking

Haldimand County

Haldimand County is a single-tier municipality with a dedicated team of professionals committed to delivering exceptional services to our citizens. With a focus on excellence, our county stands as an outstanding place to work and live. By joining our dynamic team, you open the door to a rewarding career where we prioritize the health and wellness of our employees, their families, and the communities we serve.

At Haldimand County, we believe in the Net Better Off philosophy. This means we’re passionate about helping our staff thrive and advance in an equitable workplace.

Job Description

Tax Clerk, Finance

Posting #: CUPE-2025-42

Posting Period: September 22 – October 6, 2025

Employer Group: CUPE

Grade: 5

Wage Range Hourly: $26.840 - $31.071

Position Status: Permanent full-time

Work Hours per week: 35

Location: Cayuga, ON (Haldimand County Administration Building)

Core Competencies

Interpersonal Communication
Self-Direction
Collaborative Skills

Position Summary

The incumbent will undertake a variety of duties relative to the generation and receipt of revenues through property taxes and other fees and charges. They will respond to inquiries concerning Property Taxes and Accounts Receivable. Additionally, they will assist in the preparation of journal entries, account analysis, reconciliation and working papers.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent plus an additional program of up to one year

Experience

Over one year, up to and including two years previous related experience and orientation, training & adjustment to the job itself
Or equivalent to the above.

Knowledge/Skills

Good reading, understanding, writing and mathematical skills are required for this position.
Good customer service / public relations skills required along with proven ability to deal effectively with ratepayers, Regional Assessment Office, legal profession, etc.
Ability to de-escalate negative customer interactions and resolve conflicts
Strong judgement skills and discretion to ensure proper release of information in alignment with privacy legislation,
Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines with high attention to detail
A valid Driver’s licence
Technology Aptitude
- Demonstrated intermediate computer skills to utilize various technological devices and programs while adhering to cybersecurity and best practices are followed.
- Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Proven ability to use desktop or department / division specific software packages on their own or combine information from different software packages to get the desired result
- Solid understanding of the software to enable the incumbent to know the best tool to do the job efficiently.
- Knowledge to utilize software to develop quality reports, professional looking presentations, publications and/or to develop complex spreadsheets for analysis or presentation of data (including use of formulae)

Responsibilities

The incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to:

Functional

Processing Taxes
- Assist with tax billing process and issuing reminder notices
- Process tax account adjustments
- Process tax certificates and other related tax duties.
- Process tax payments including posting of same
- Assist with setting up Preauthorized Payments for property taxes
- Assist with Tax Sale Process
- Answer, advise, assist, analyze tax inquiries received from lawyers, ratepayers and Haldimand staff using strong judgement skills and discretion to ensure proper release of information
- Process name, address and legal changes on tax accounts that are received from MPAC
- Process and monitor property assessment base information received from Assessment Review Board
Recordkeeping & Reports
- Assist in depositing daily receipts at local branch of Haldimand County’s bank
- File information in both hard copy and electronically to ensure it is available and current
- Set up new accounts/files, record and catalogue files for central filing / retention
- Prepare change documents to be sent to MPAC to ensure that property status information is current and correct
- Assist with Accounts Receivable billing and collection
- Perform a variety of accounting tasks such as preparing journal entries, account analysis, reconciliations and working papers
- Provide input into the development of appropriate Accounting Services policies and procedures / forms
Back-Up
- Provide back up to Accounts Receivable Clerk & Customer Service Representative, as required.
- Provide customer service at the front counter as required
- Undertake projects / tasks as assigned from time to time.

Demonstrate commitment to the Haldimand County Code of Conduct

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the job.

Position Requirement(s)

A current police check (LE 219 or Equivalent) from within the last 6 months

Working Conditions

Business Hours: Monday-Friday (8:30am - 4:30pm)

Haldimand County envisions all County staff to possess a high degree of Ethical Behaviour & Professionalism, Political Acumen, Relationship Management, Credibility, Flexibility & Adaptability, Empathy & Compassion, Entrepreneurship, and Customer Service.

Haldimand County is an equal-opportunity employer that strives for inclusivity and belonging for all. Accommodation is available at any stage of the hiring process to applicants with differing abilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us at hrhelpdesk@HaldimandCounty.on.ca.

County employees who are interested in applying for this position must complete the EMPLOYEE APPLICATION FORM via the County’s Intranet - FuNK and submit it online with a resume and cover letter by 4:30 p.m. on the last day of this posting.

We thank you for your interest in working for Haldimand County. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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