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About Brockton:

Nestled in the rolling countryside of the Saugeen and Teeswater Rivers, the Municipality of Brockton is a friendly rural community with innovative industry and a vibrant downtown core. Brockton is a full-service community with a range of government services, top-notch schools and childcare, a hospital, community centres, and a wide array of outdoor recreation from golf, fishing, hiking and paddling the Saugeen River, to snowmobiling and cross-country skiing in the winter. Brockton is a wonderful place to live, work and play!

About the Position:

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Accounting/Payroll Clerk administers bi-weekly payroll for the Corporation and general Accounts Receivable, as well as provides general accounting support to the finance department.

Primary Responsibilities:

Payroll Administration

• Process bi-weekly payroll for all employees of the Municipality.
• Inputs new employees and terminates employees from payroll and enrolls new employees for OMERS and group benefits.
• Assists with the preparation of T4 and T4A slips, pay slips and balance summaries for employees.
• Prepares, distributes and balances a variety of monthly and annual remittances such as OMERS, WSIB, LTD/STD, Employee Health Tax, & Receiver General and RSP’s.

Accounts Receivable

• Prepares, enters and distributes A/R invoices for Municipal Office.
• Prepare monthly the A/R invoices required by the Fire, Material Management, Roads, Library and Animal Control.
• Process the monthly penalty and interest in the A/R computer program (general, waste management, and animal control).

Accounting

• Assists Chief Financial Officer with various tasks, including but not limited to the provision of information for the yearly audit.
• Assists with processing CRA filing requirements (i.e. HST etc.) and audit inquiries.
• Maintain current and up-to-date knowledge of municipal finance legislation

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills Required:

• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Accounting or Business or related field.
• Minimum of two to three years direct experience in the field.
• AMCTO Municipal Accounting & Finance Program (MFAP) and Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) is considered an asset.
• Previous experience in a municipal environment with knowledge of municipal finance & payroll is considered an asset.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft office including spreadsheet application and advanced skills in computerized accounting software.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with the public and peers.
• Requires strong oral and written skills (tact, diplomacy, good judgment).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and meet deadlines and ensure confidentiality of information.

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What we offer you:

• Rate of pay between $59,150 – $69,196 depending on qualifications and experience.
• Work week is Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes vacation, sick/personal days, and health benefits package.
• Enrolment in OMERS pension plan.
• Development opportunities through training or continuous learning. The Municipality of Brockton promotes a productive team environment for personal growth and success.
• Access to Employee Family Assistance Plan.

Vacancy:

This posting is for an existing role within our organization External candidates are invited to apply.

Applications:

If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a professional, dynamic work environment with a comprehensive benefits package please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to the undersigned by 9:00 a.m. Thursday, February 19, 2026 (extended deadline), via online form, e-mail or regular mail. It should be noted that only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Artificial intelligence (AI) is not used to screen candidates.

The Municipality of Brockton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Municipality of Brockton will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the Municipality of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

By Email: jfarrell@brockton.ca

The Municipality of Brockton is a place where you can put down roots in a safe, welcoming and affordable community with top-notch schools, child care, health facilities and government services. It's a place where caring and kindness are part of our day-to-day life, where you can gain the sense of belonging you crave, and deserve.

Nestled in the rolling countryside of the Saugeen and Teeswater Rivers, the Municipality of Brockton is a friendly rural community with innovative industry and a vibrant downtown core.

The Municipality was incorporated in 1999 when the former municipalities of Brant, Greenock and Walkerton were amalgamated. The name Brockton was chosen as a combination of these names.

With a population nearing 9,500, Brockton is a wonderful place to live, work and play. We are a proud rural community strengthened by a balance of social equity, culture, environmental integrity, and progressive economic development.