Accounting Clerk - Continuing - Monday/Wednesday/Thursday (Schedule Flexible)

Job summary

Maintains school trust and board accounts, processes payments and deposits, reconciles cash and bank records, and prepares financial reports. Supports purchasing, budgets, billing, inventory, reception, and general clerical operations.

Job details

Delta School District is honored to be working and learning on the traditional territory of the Tsawwassen and Musqueam First Nations and all of the hənqəminəm speaking people who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial The Delta School District is a vibrant, inclusive learning community where all learners belong and are inspired to soar. Serving over 16,000 students and 3,000 staff across 31 schools in Ladner, North Delta, and Tsawwassen, we are proud to support thriving, future-ready learners. Our work is grounded in the values of Compassion, Responsibility, Integrity, Creativity, Diversity, and Resilience. We gratefully acknowledge the traditional territories of the Tsawwassen and Musqueam First Nations, and we honour the Knowledge Keepers and all First Peoples who have cared for these lands for generations. The Delta School District is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and individuals of all genders and sexual identities. We are committed to removing barriers to employment and providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Preference will be given to qualified applicants who identify as Indigenous in accordance with the Delta School District’s equity commitments. Position: Accounting Clerk - Continuing - Monday/Wednesday/Thursday (Schedule Flexible) Competition: S-26-343 Location/Dept: Sands Secondary Hours: 21.00 10 Months Per Year | EXTRA MINS: YES Start Date: NOV. 02, 2026 Term of Employment: Continuing Salary: $30.68 Per Hour Posted: OCT. 22, 2026 Application Deadline: 12:00 P.M., THURSDAY, OCT. 29, 2026 Summary Reports to the Principal and works under the direction of his/her designate. Performs a variety of accounting and clerical duties to support the accounting and purchasing functions of a secondary school. Duties Monitors and maintains computerized accounting system for school trust accounts and school board accounts; processes debit and credit card transactions; processes online payments; collects cash and cheques, follows up on NSF cheques and any outstanding fees, including fees for students; issues receipts; prepares and makes bank deposits; issues cheques; transfers debit payments to the correct accounts; prepares cash floats and reconciles; prepares cash statements and bank reconciliations; prepares monthly and year end trial balance, GST & PST reports; prepares account ledgers for sponsors; advises principal and teachers of any changes and/or problems, as appropriate. Maintains school petty cash account and reconciles as required. May perform purchasing duties on an ongoing or relief basis; monitors school budgets to ensure conformity to approved allocations; contact suppliers; prepares orders and receives supplies; verifies orders received and invoices; prepares necessary documentation; reconciles monthly budget statements and procurement card; prepares departmental budget summaries. Maintains departmental billing records; prepares invoices; monitors payments and reconciles statements. Performs relief receptionist duties; responds to a wide variety of external/internal inquiries both by telephone and in person. Keyboards/types, photocopies, collates and files a variety of curriculum materials, correspondence, and forms; performs general clerical duties. May perform minor first aid. May complete annual supply inventory; maintain inventory of supplies; prepare annual orders. Remains current with changing technology, practices and equipment. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Successful completion of a Secondary school graduation program or equivalent, supplemented by secretarial or business courses equivalent to 6 months, including an accounting component. Two years' recent clerical and accounting office experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience using a computerized accounting system. Experience in using word processing, data base and spreadsheet applications. Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills and the ability to use judgement and tact when providing information. Ability to work independently and to work quickly and accurately with figures. Ability to handle frequent interruptions. Ability to operate a variety of office equipment. Physically capable of performing the duties. Knowledge of basic first aid. Knowledge of WCB and WHMIS regulations. Safe work practices. Some positions may require the knowledge of a language other than English. External applicants must apply through the Make A Future site at Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Delta School District is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and we actively seek to create a workplace that accommodates the needs of all employees, including those with disabilities. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@deltaschools.ca,so we can provide the necessary support to ensure equal process.

What you’ll do

Maintains school trust and board accounts, processes payments and deposits, reconciles cash and bank records, and prepares financial reports. Supports purchasing, budgets, billing, inventory, reception, and general clerical operations.

Requirements

Requires secondary school graduation or equivalent, supplemented by six months of secretarial or business courses including accounting. Requires two years of recent clerical and accounting office experience or an equivalent combination, familiarity with computerized accounting and office applications, and strong organizational, communication, and numerical skills.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Cash handling · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Bookkeeping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounting
• Bookkeeping
• Cash Handling
• Bank Reconciliation
• Accounts Payable
• Purchasing
• Budget Monitoring
• Invoice Processing
• Financial Reporting
• Data Entry
• Word Processing
• Database Applications
• Spreadsheet Applications
• Customer Service
• Organization
• Communication

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Education