Finance Clerk

The City of Courtenay invites applications for the position of "Finance Clerk”. This is a full-time, union position subject to the terms and conditions in the collective agreement between the City and CUPE Local 556.

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 maintains various record; and performing reception, telephone switchboard and cashier duties for City Hall.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 2-year 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
• criminal record check

The current (2024) hourly wage rate is $34.60 based on a minimum 35-hour work week (Schedule “A”).

If you have the qualifications along with the passion to help the City of Courtenay be the most livable City in British Columbia, then submit a resume outlining how you meet the qualifications with a covering letter clearly marked “Application – Finance Clerk”. To submit your application, click on the “Apply” button below.

The City of Courtenay is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. If you are unsuccessful, please accept our appreciation for your interest.