Accounting Clerk 2 - Surrey, Canada - City of Surrey

City of Surrey

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Surrey, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation.

City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city—and their careers—forward.

Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.
Employment Status

Union - CUPE Local 40- Regular Full-Time
Scope

The Accounting Clerk 2 is responsible for moderately complex accounting work, including bank account reconciliations, corporate tax filing (GST, PST and Non-Resident Tax Withholding), maintaining general ledger accounts, and disbursements of funds.

Responsibilities:

Processing and reconciling monthly utility billings for City Facilities.
Reconciling monthly bank reconciliations for the City's bank accounts.
Processing month-end accruals.
Tax assessment of accounts payable invoices.
Preparing and reconciling quarterly and year end working papers.

Qualifications:

Successfully completed Grade 12 supplemented by a minimum of two introductory accounting courses equivalent to current first year courses at a recognized post-secondary institution.

A minimum of five years recent clerical and/or accounting experience in positions of increasing complexity and responsibility is required.
Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
Good knowledge of accounting including journals, ledgers, trial balance and accounting transactions.
The ability to identify inefficiencies and continuously improve processes and procedures.
Excellent inter-personal skills to represent the City in a professional and courteous manner.
The ability to prioritize and meet deadlines with quality performance.
In addition, prior experience in Bank Reconciliation and Corporate Tax filing would be considered an asset.
Conditions of Employment

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Closing Date

This job will be posted until March 22, 2023.
Our Values

Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community