Accounting Clerk 1 - Accounts Receivable

City of Surrey; Surrey; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Surrey seeks an Accounting Clerk 1 (Accounts Receivable) to perform routine accounting clerical tasks, manage master files, and handle AR invoicing and collections. The role supports a CUPE Local 402 team on a 1-year term.

Ideal candidates will have Grade 12 with accounting coursework and at least two years of clerical or accounting experience, with strong Excel and Word skills and good interpersonal abilities.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with accounting courses or equivalent post-secondary accounting coursework.
• Two years of clerical and/or accounting experience.
• Equivalent education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Process data entry and maintain master files accurately.
• Handle accounts receivable invoicing and collections follow-up.
• Reconcile assigned accounts accurately.
• Respond to inquiries from staff, the public and others.
• Complete assignments by deadlines and suggest improvements.
• Adhere to corporate policies and procedures.
• Reconcile monthly bank accounts as assigned.
• Assist teammates and perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Accounting principles

Journals & ledgers

Excel

Word

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Typing

Calculator use

Education

Grade 12 with accounting courses

Post-secondary accounting course

Two years clerical/accounting experience

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

City of Surrey

Accounting Clerk 1 - Accounts Receivable

As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city-and their careers-and forward. Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.

SCOPE

The Accounting Clerk 1 is responsible for routine accounting clerical work, maintaining general ledger and bank accounts as assigned and disbursements and collection of funds.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Union - CUPE Local 402 - Term (1 year)

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Accounting Clerk 1 will:

• Process timely and accurate data entry and maintains master files.
• Performs accounts receivables invoicing and collection follow-up.
• Reconciles assigned accounts accurately.
• Responds to inquiries from staff, the public and others.
• Completes assignments by required deadlines and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Administerscorporatepolicies.
• Reconciles monthly bank accounts as assigned.
• Assists others in performing their duties.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have:

• Successfully completed Grade 12 supplemented by a minimum of one accounting courses equivalent to current introductory accounting course at a recognized post-secondary institution.
• A minimum of two years' recent clerical and/or accounting experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

In addition, the successful candidate will have:

• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• A good understanding of accounting principles and will accurately apply debits and credits in financial transactions.
• Good knowledge of accounting processes, including journals, ledgers, and trial balances.
• Good working knowledge of financial software and PC applications, including Excel and Word.
• The ability to identify inefficiencies and continuously improve processes and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to represent the City in a professional and courteous manner.
• The ability to prioritize and meet deadlines with quality performance.
• Proficient in keyboarding and calculator use, with the ability to perform accurate mathematical calculations.
• Collaborates effectively in a team setting, contributing to group goals and supporting colleagues.

Applicants under consideration will be required to provide proof of qualifications.

OTHER INFORMATION

Pay Grade: 15

• Step 1: $34.25
• Step 2 (6 months): $35.24
• Step 3 (18 months): $35.88
• Step 4 (30 months): $37.23

This Posting Closes on November 2, 2026.