Accounting Clerk

Surrey; Surrey; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Surrey is seeking an Accounting Clerk to perform routine accounting and clerical tasks. The role involves maintaining general ledger accounts, reconciling payment requests, and responding to public inquiries. Ideal candidates will possess effective communication skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and relevant experience. Join a progressive team dedicated to building vibrant, sustainable communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of recent clerical and/or accounting experience required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform quick, accurate calculations.

Responsibilities

• Entering data and maintaining master files.
• Reconciling accounts accurately and responding to inquiries.
• Assist in accounts receivable invoicing and collection follow-up.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Good computer skills

Basic knowledge of accounting

Good working knowledge of financial software

Quick mathematical calculations

Education

Grade 12

Minimum of one accounting course

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Join to apply for the Accounting Clerk role at City of Surrey

Continue with Google Continue with Google

Join to apply for the Accounting Clerk role at City of Surrey

This range is provided by City of Surrey. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$31.97 / hr - CA$34.75 / hr

The City of Surrey is one of the fastest growing, culturally diverse cities in Canada. Our collaborative and innovative approach to serving more than 600,000 citizens has made us a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities.

We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for the past 11 years, Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2019-2022, Canada’s Greenest Employers for 2020-2022, and the only municipality to be named among Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for two consecutive terms (2018–2021; 2021–2024). Join a team that is driven by meaningful work that will build a world-class city that enhances the quality of life for our growing population. Build a City, Build a Future at the City of Surrey.

SCOPE :

The Accounting Clerk 1 is responsible for routine accounting and clerical work, including, maintaining general ledger accounts, verifying and reconciling payment requests, and accurate disbursement of funds.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Entering data and maintain master files
• Reconciles accounts accurately
• Responding to inquiries from staff, public and others
• Performs accounts receivables invoicing and collection follow-up
• Completes assignments by required deadlines
• Assists others in performing their duties
• Making recommendations for improvements
• The Accounts Receivable function including, generating invoices, collecting outstanding and overdue accounts, reconciliation and deposit of payments
• Frequent communication with other City departments and external parties to provide assistance and undertake collection efforts
• The Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) bank account and associated accounting entries
• Mobile and other telecommunications bill payments and allocation of expenses in the general ledger
• Year-end audit working papers
• Other job related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Applicants must have :

• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Good computer and calculator skills
• Basic knowledge of accounting including journals, ledgers, trial balance and accounting transactions
• Good working knowledge of financial software and PC applications, including Excel and Word
• Quick, accurate mathematical calculations
• The ability to meet deadlines
• The successful applicant will have completed Grade 12, supplemented by a minimum of one accounting course equivalent to a current introductory accounting course at a recognized post-secondary institution. A minimum of two (2) years of recent clerical and / or accounting experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Union - CUPE Local 402 - Regular Full-Time

Seniority level

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Government Administration

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at City of Surrey by 2x

Get notified about new Accounting Clerk jobs in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada .

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada 1 month ago

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada 1 month ago

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada 1 month ago

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada 20 hours ago

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada 1 month ago

New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada 1 day ago

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada 1 month ago

Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada 21 hours ago

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada 1 month ago

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada 1 month ago

Langley, British Columbia, Canada 1 month ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

J-18808-Ljbffr

Create a job alert for this search