Municipality of Dutton Dunwich
Hours: 37.5 hours/week
Terms: Full-Time
Wages: $62,790 to $73,456/year
Start Date: March 2026
Closing Date: March 2, 2026
Reports to: Acting Deputy Treasurer

The Corporation of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich is a progressive rural community with a population of approximately 4,152, ideally located directly off the 401, close to the north shore of Lake Erie near London and St. Thomas. Dutton Dunwich is a growing and revitalized community, comprised of many small commercial, tourism related and agri-businesses.

Summary:

The Municipality of Dutton Dunwich is currently recruiting for two Financial Analyst positions within the Treasury Department. One position will focus on Accounts Payable, while the second position will focus on Utility (Water) Billing. These roles will support the Municipality’s financial operations and provide key analytical and customer service functions.

Reporting to the Acting Deputy Treasurer, the Financial Analyst positions provide financial analysis, expertise, and operational support across municipal departments. In addition, these positions are responsible for financial reporting, customer service, and treasury administration functions, while ensuring compliance with municipal financial policies, procedures, and public sector accounting standards.

A detailed job description can be found on our website at www.duttondunwich.on.ca

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable & Receivable –

• Process invoices, vendor payments, EFTs, and cheque runs.
• Maintain vendor accounts and prepare departmental invoices.
• Assist with audit preparation and financial record maintenance.

Utility Billing –

• Administer water and wastewater billing including meter reading coordination, billing preparation, account management, and collections.
• Reconcile utility accounts and transfer unpaid balances to tax roll when required.

Financial Analysis & Reporting –

• Prepare monthly budget variance reports and financial reconciliations.
• Monitor departmental operating and capital accounts.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with job costing and bank reconciliations.

Customer Service & Payment Processing –

• Provide front counter and telephone customer service.
• Process payments, prepare bank deposits, and reconcile cash drawers.

Administrative & Governance Support –

• Administer lottery licensing and maintain records in accordance with municipal policies.
• Assist with yearend responsibilities
• Support purchasing, records and asset management, and Health and Safety Committee administration.
• Provide backup support for treasury functions as required.

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of accounting experience, preferably in a municipal or public sector environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, customer service, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and municipal financial software systems is considered an asset.
• Experience with Citywide Asset Management software is considered an asset.

Emails should include DD-FA2026 in the subject line, along with a cover letter and resume detailing knowledge, skills and experiences that will facilitate success in the role. Email: jblackmore@duttondunwich.on.ca

Resumes will be accepted until Monday March 2, 2026 by the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich, 199 Currie Road, Dutton ON, N0L 1J0.

The Municipality of Dutton Dunwich does not utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) during the hiring process.

The Municipality of Dutton Dunwich is an equal opportunity employer, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants who apply and advise that acknowledgement will only be forwarded to applicants who are invited for an interview. Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection.