Accounting/ Payroll Clerk

POSTING: 4054684 JOB SUMMARY: An employee hired to perform a multitude of tasks and duties pertaining to the organization and maintenance of school district accounting records, statements and reports and assisting with payroll when required, under the direct supervision of the Manager of Finance. POSITION: TEMPORARY until the return of the incumbent or August 31, 2027 HOURS OF WORK: 35 hrs/wk. - 12-month position WAGE RATE: As per CUPE agreement $32.10 Qualifications Required Grade 12 or equivalent. Valid British Columbia Driver’s License may be required. Business Administration Diploma or equivalent work experience Minimum of two years’ experience in an accounting environment Minimum of two years’ experience in computer software, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets (Excel), computer payroll systems and e­mail. Must Have The Ability To Communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Be self-directive, flexible and work independently. Solve problems related to the position. Develop effective work methods to handle assigned tasks. Maintain confidentiality. Work under pressure, e.g. multi­task and meet deadlines Responsibilities And Duties Produce and distribute various accounting reports and develop reports when required. Accountable for accurate completion and processing of accounting functions, such as accounts payable & receivable, general ledger entries, reconciliations and purchase cards. Develop effective work methods to handle assigned tasks. Responsible to meet required deadlines. Liaise with school personnel and various agencies. Accountable for accurate completion and processing of payroll functions, which may include assisting district Payroll and Benefit Coordinators with: data entry from employee timesheets, tracking employee eligibility for benefits, maintaining spreadsheets, receiving, sorting and stamping payroll mail, answering the phone and transmitting messages, properly maintaining filing system of current and archived records Perform other job-related duties All applications must be submitted through Make Future to be considered for the position. Applications should include a cover letter, resume, certificates and at least three (3) professional references, preferably from current supervisors. When applying for positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to provide details of their qualifications. Please include copies of all relevant certificates or diplomas. The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Records Review Act. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. For more information about this posting, please contact Amanda Skene, HR Coordinator. [email protected]

The role involves maintaining school district accounting records, processing accounts payable and receivable, and performing general ledger reconciliations. Additionally, the clerk assists with payroll functions, including data entry from timesheets and tracking benefit eligibility.

Candidates must have a Grade 12 diploma and a Business Administration Diploma or equivalent experience, along with at least two years of accounting and software experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently under pressure are essential.

• Time managementPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• Data entryPreferred

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• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• General Ledger
• Reconciliations
• Payroll Processing
• Microsoft Excel
• Word Processing
• Database Management
• Financial Reporting
• Data Entry
• Confidentiality
• Time Management

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Education
• Human Resources
• Government & Public Sector

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 21, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

35 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level