Accounting Assistant - Payroll and A/P (2 x18 month term)

City of Kelowna; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking an Accounting Assistant for a term position focusing on payroll and accounts payable functions. Candidates with a post-secondary certificate in accounting and strong teamwork skills are encouraged to apply. The role involves ensuring financial accuracy and providing customer service in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a starting pay of $35.39 per hour, with opportunities for growth. Applications close on October 26, 2025.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary certificate in accounting or related field; payroll courses are an asset.
• Experience preferably in a financial services environment.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare summaries of various accounts related to departmental operations.
• Ensure accuracy of financial transactions.
• Prepare documentation for posting transactions and check output for accuracy.
• Analyze and reconcile accounts and records.
• Act as a prime point of contact for the public and internal staff on financial inquiries.

Skills

Responsibility / Accountability

Teamwork

Computer Literacy

Service Excellence

Attention to Detail

Education

Post-secondary certificate in accounting or related field

Job description

Position Details

Posting Information Posting Number CK53829P Position Title Accounting Assistant - Payroll and A / P (2 x18 month term) No. of Staff Required 2 Position Type Term If Term position, enter length of Term in months 18 months Position Groups CUPE Civic Division Corporate Services (DV124) Department Controller (DP268) Department Name Branch Accounting Operations (BR127) Organizational Information Purpose of your Position - Non Union Classification Summary - Union It all adds up! The City of Kelowna has an amazing opportunity for you! We are looking for term Accounting Assistants for our Accounting Operations teams in Financial Services, supporting our Payroll and Accounts Payable functions. Our team provides exceptional customer service and legislative compliance in a fast paced, detail-oriented environment. These positions provide a great opportunity to expand your skills like collaboration, helping people, looking beyond the transaction and to develop your payroll or A / P knowledge.

Once here, you could also expand your knowledge in different areas : accounts receivable, revenue transactions (including property tax, utilities, parking, transit, etc.), legal compliance, journal entries, reconciliations, analysis, project support and various other duties.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provides peer training.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary certificate in accounting or related field; payroll courses are an asset
• Experience

Knowledge & Skills

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

Physical Demands

Special Instructions to Applicant Additional Hiring Information 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.

Additional Hiring Information

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.

Commitment

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

Pay Rate Starts at $35.39 per hour with a 2-step progression to $37.54 per hour plus 14% in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits Posting Date 10 / 14 / 2025 Closing Date 10 / 26 / 2025 Days of Work Monday to Friday Standard Hours per Day 7 Hours of Work 8 am to 4 pm Work Location CITY HALL Specify Work Location

Work Hours and Location

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Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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