Accounting Technician 1 - Kamloops, Canada - Thompson-Nicola Regional District

Thompson-Nicola Regional District

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Kamloops, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Thompson-Nicola Regional District

Accounting Technician 1:

Encompassing an unparalleled geographic region in the heart of British Columbia, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) offers the best of both worlds.

Urban life within vibrant communities and outlying rural regions that showcase the region's beauty - pristine but rugged mountains, rolling grasslands, lush evergreen forests and both historic and modern areas, all within 45,000 square kilometres.

Headquartered in the City of Kamloops, the TNRD provides a wide range of local government services to the population of 144,000 living within its 11 diverse municipalities and 10 electoral areas.

The Role:

Reporting to the Finance Supervisor, the Accounting Technician I receives and verifies invoices and requisitions for goods and services and ensures they comply with financial policies and procedures

Primary duties include:

Assist with all Accounting Technician responsibilities, taking on important and time consuming routine tasks
Cross training in all positions
Insuring invoices and requisitions for goods and services comply with financial policies and procedures
Preparing and entering batches of invoices for data entry in a timely and accurate manner
Completing cheque and electronic file transfer (EFT) runs
Reconciling electronic fund deposits
Balance cash floats and petty cash
Monthly reconciliation of internal office charges and eco card administration

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

Completion of a twoyear accounting program with one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of computer hardware and software applicable to basic accounting, Microsoft word and excel, and Adobe PDF pro.
Working knowledge of record keeping methods
Ability to work effectively on your own and within a team environment
Ability to use confidential oral and written communication skills
Ability to verify data and run reports in a paperless environment
Ability to organize work, set priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to display significant detail and accuracy with data
Ability to provide helpful and courteous client service
Knowledge of general accounting principles and practices

This position falls under the provisions of the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 900. The placement of the Accounting Technician I is at Pay Grade 3, which is $1,906.41 to $2,188.94 biweekly.

Applications
must include a cover letter and a resume outlining your qualifications and experience.
Careers - Thompson-Nicola Regional District )

Thank you for considering the Thompson-Nicola Regional District as a place to share your talents

Education :
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years