Finance Clerk - Courtenay, Canada - City of Courtenay

City of Courtenay

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Courtenay, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Competition Number: 23065

Job Title:
Finance Clerk

Department:
Financial Services

Employment Type:
Full-Time Union

Salary:
$33.92 per hour plus a comprehensive benefit plan

Posted Date:
August 4, 2023, 12:00 am

Closing Date:
August 13, 2023, 11:45 pm

Last Modified:
August 4, 2023, 10:29 am

Posting:
Open

Status:

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Description:

The Financial Services Department is responsible for directing financial and purchasing systems, which support the activities of other departments and the provision of financial information to the public.

The Department consists of the Finance-Treasury, Purchasing and Financial Planning Services.

Finance is responsible for all of the financial activities undertaken by the City including receipt of all payments, keeping of all funds and securities, expending and disbursing money as authorized, keeping accurate records and full accounts of the financial affairs of the City, and compiling and supplying financial information to internal and external sources.

Our organization's culture is demonstrated by our Corporate Mission and Core Values.

The Opportunity

The
Finance Clerk performs a variety of financial duties such as preparing utility and annual property and parcel tax levy billings; processing accounts payables and accounts receivables; performing general payroll support functions; performing general and specific bookkeeping and accounting tasks and maintaining various records; performs reception, telephone switchboard and cashier duties for City Hall.

2year Business Diploma (preferably with an Accounting option) or completion of second year equivalency of the Chartered Professional Accounts (CPA) program
Relevant accounting, bookkeeping and/or payroll related certificates or memberships would be an asset

- sound (3 years) experience in accounting and bookkeeping functions supplemented with reception and cash handling experience
- thorough knowledge of various office equipment and office and financial computer software programs
- sound knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping practices including double entry bookkeeping and reconciliation of accounts and sub-ledgers
- sound knowledge of legislation and regulations governing general accounting practices
- strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, time management, and computer and keyboarding skills
- ability to accurately process and reconcile cash
- ability to deal with public in a courteous and tactful manner
- ability to work well as a member of a team and independently
- ability to multi-task and cope effectively with deadlines

The current hourly wage rate is $33.92 based on a 35-hour work week. This is a full-time position; start date to be determined.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those short listed will be contacted.