Accounting Clerk

Job summary

Perform accurate data entry and accounting tasks related to cash receiving, accounts receivable, utility billing, and accounts payable, while providing information to the public. Support Finance team members and provide concierge and reception services at the Regional District Administration Building.

Job details

The Regional District of Nanaimo is seeking a temporary full-time Accounting Clerk with Finance Services. The Accounting Clerk contributes to the effective operation of the Finance department through the accurate performance and data entry for cash receiving, accounts receivable, utility billing and accounts payable functions, and the effective delivery of information to the public. This position supports the Finance department by assisting team members in their duties, as required, to meet service expectations, departmental goals, and objectives. The Accounting Clerk will also support the Regional District by performing concierge and reception duties at the Regional District Administration Building. QUALIFICATIONS Required qualifications include a high school diploma, one year of basic post-secondary accounting courses or similar coursework, and two years prior job-related experience including one year in a customer service-centric work environment. Experience with computerized data entry including word processing, spreadsheet (specifically MS Office suite) and database computer applications is required. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. POSITION DETAILS This is a temporary full-time (35 hours per week) Union position until February 27, 2027, with the possibility of ending early or extension based on the operational needs of the department. The (2026) rate of pay is $38.55 to $40.58, plus 12.4% in lieu of benefits including vacation and statutory holidays, or the uninterrupted continuation of their benefits package as provided for in the Collective Agreement between the Regional District of Nanaimo and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 401. To apply for this position, send your cover letter and resume to rdncareers@rdn.bc.ca. Please quote 2026-1138 in the subject line of your email to ensure proper processing. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm on November 3, 2026. To view the full job description visit rdn.bc.ca/employment

What you’ll do

Perform accurate data entry and accounting tasks related to cash receiving, accounts receivable, utility billing, and accounts payable, while providing information to the public. Support Finance team members and provide concierge and reception services at the Regional District Administration Building.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma, one year of basic post-secondary accounting courses or similar coursework, and two years of related experience, including one year in a customer service-focused environment. Applicants must have computerized data-entry experience with word processing, spreadsheets—specifically Microsoft Office—and database applications; an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Benefits

• Vacation
• Statutory Holidays
• Continuation of Existing Benefits Package

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Cash Receiving
• Accounts Receivable
• Utility Billing
• Accounts Payable
• Accounting
• Data Entry
• Customer Service
• Public Information Delivery
• Word Processing
• Spreadsheet Applications
• Database Applications
• Microsoft Office
• Reception
• Concierge Services
• Team Support

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Customer Service & Support
• Government & Public Sector