Accounting Assistant (Payroll) (12 month term)

Accounting Assistant (Payroll) (12 month term)

Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on April 29.
Please note that this position will start in the Payroll branch.

Please attach a copy of your transcript as "other documents".

Posting Information

Posting Number: CK53689P

Position Title: Accounting Assistant (Payroll) (12 month term)

No. of Staff Required: 1

Position Type: Term

Length of Term: 12 months

Position Groups: CUPE Civic

Division: Corporate Services (DV124)

Department: Accounting Operations (BR127)

Organizational Information

An Accounting Assistant prepares, processes and reconciles financial accounts, statements and records in support of financial reporting and accounting systems.

Duties

• Calculates and prepares summaries of various accounts related to departmental operations.
• Ensures accuracy of financial transactions.
• Prepares documentation for posting transactions and checks output for accuracy.
• Applies payments on accounts.
• Analyzes and reconciles accounts and records.
• Acts as a prime point of contact for the public and internal staff on financial enquiries, payments and collections.
• Participates on special project teams.
• Performs system set-up and testing.
• Processes and drafts invoices and work orders.
• Participates in cross-training, organizes meetings and records minutes, and provides reception services.
• Compiles and analyzes statistics, processes and drafts correspondence and reports.

Minimum Requirements

Accounting Assistant II

• Option 1: Minimum of one (1) year of relevant local government accounting experience and minimum of four (4) CPA PREP Modules (2 in Accounting or Finance) or equivalent.
• Option 2: Minimum of three (3) years of relevant accounting experience and minimum of four (4) CPA PREP Modules (2 in Accounting or Finance) or equivalent.

Education and Experience (Accounting Assistant I)

• Option 1: Minimum of six (6) months relevant accounting experience and minimum of four (4) CPA PREP Modules (2 in Accounting or Finance) or equivalent.
• Option 2: Minimum of one (1) year of relevant accounting experience and minimum of three (3) CPA PREP Modules (1 in Accounting or Finance) or equivalent.
• Option 3: Two (2) years of recent relevant accounting experience and an Accounting Diploma from a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution.

Skills & Abilities

• Responsibility/Accountability
• Teamwork
• Computer Literacy
• Attention to Detail

Additional Hiring Information

Please note that this position will start in the Payroll branch.

Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.

Positions that become vacant within the same classification may be filled as a result of this posting if the vacancy occurs within 30 days of closing.

The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.

Pay Rate

Starts at $30.64 per hour with progression up to $37.54.

Posting Dates

Posting Date: 04/23/2025

Closing Date: 05/06/2025

Work Schedule

Days of Work: Monday to Friday

Standard Hours per Day: 7

Hours of Work: 8 am to 4 pm

Work Location

CITY HALL

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents:

• Other Document 1
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 3
• Other Document 4

Supplemental Questions

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