Accounts Payable
The Accounts Payable section is responsible for making payments on behalf of the City of Charlottetown. As part of the Finance Department, our objective is to provide efficient and innovative business service to support the City's strategy for success. Our focus is to partner with our customers to help them succeed.
Accounts Payable include all amounts due and owing by the City of Charlottetown, except payroll expenses.
All City accounts shall be paid by the negotiated due date, after proper invoice has been submitted and receipt of acceptable materials or services has been verified. Payment of accounts is made on a weekly basis. Accounts Payable cheques shall be mailed directly to the payee. Cheques are mailed bi-weekly.
Invoices should be mailed to:
City of Charlottetown
Accounts Payable
P. O. Box 98
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7K2
Accounts Receivable
The Accounts Receivable section is responsible for general accounts receivable collections and related functions and credit analysis on behalf of the City of Charlottetown.
Accounts Receivable adds value by contributing to the success of the Corporation through system maintenance, timely collection of receivables, minimizing bad debts, and providing prompt and accurate credit-worthiness evaluation.
Payment is due within 30 days from date of mailing invoice. Interest of 1 1/2% per month will be charged.
Payments should be mailed to:
City of Charlottetown
Accounts Receivable
P.O. Box 98
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7K2
Or payments may be made in person at:
City Hall, First Floor
199 Queen Street
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4B7
You may contact us at (902) 629-4005 for Water and Sewer Billings questions or (902) 629-4111 for other billings including recreation and facility billings.
Accounts Payable Vendor Account Setup with EFT
Vendors may register for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) by calling (902) 629-6913 or (902) 629-4111 to receive the Payment Registration Payment Application. Once the form is received, a confirmation email will be sent. This service allows the vendor to receive payments directly into their bank account. A confirmation email with the deposit amount(s) and remittance advice will be sent with each EFT.