Finance Clerk

Job summary

Process accounts payable, payroll, benefit plan changes, employment records, and journal entries. Maintain and organize financial documents and records while providing general administrative and financial support to the department.

Job details

High Prairie School Division Invites Applications For Finance Clerk Learning Support Centre The Finance Clerk provides administrative and financial support by assisting with day-to-day accounting and payroll functions, including accounts payable, journal entries, scanning and organizing financial documents, and processing payroll and benefits. The successful candidate will be dependable, accurate, and comfortable working with financial information while maintaining confidentiality and supporting the overall goals and objectives of the division. Duties And Responsibilities Process and assist with accounts payable functions. Scan, organize, and maintain financial documents and records. Prepare monthly payroll and mini payrolls as required. Register, maintain, and delete employees from various benefit plans. Provide records of employment and verifications of employment. Prepare and enter journal entries as required. Perform accurate data entry and maintain financial records. Provide general administrative and financial support to the department. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor. Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Post-secondary education, diploma, or certificate in accounting or a related field is preferred but not required. 3–5 years of experience in administration and accounts payable is preferred. A solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and generally accepted accounting principles. Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and strong computer skills. Ability to handle confidential financial information with professionalism and discretion. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Requirements Resume Professional references Successful candidates must produce an ORIGINAL, acceptable, recent (less than six months old) Criminal Record Check. Criminal Record Check must include a Vulnerable Sector Check. Position offers a competitive salary with a full benefits package. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those individuals selected for interview will be contacted. If you require assistance with the application, please contact ApplyToEducation at: 1-877-900-5627.

What you’ll do

Process accounts payable, payroll, benefit plan changes, employment records, and journal entries. Maintain and organize financial documents and records while providing general administrative and financial support to the department.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required; post-secondary education in accounting or a related field is preferred. Three to five years of administration and accounts payable experience is preferred, along with bookkeeping knowledge, strong computer and spreadsheet skills, accuracy, and discretion with confidential information.

Benefits

• Full Benefits Package

Listed skills

• Bookkeeping · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Accuracy · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Administrative Support · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounts Payable
• Payroll Processing
• Bookkeeping
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Journal Entries
• Financial Recordkeeping
• Data Entry
• Spreadsheet Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Accuracy
• Confidentiality
• Document Management
• Benefits Administration
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Administrative Support

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Education
• Human Resources