Accounting Clerk - FTT

Coast Mountain Bus Company; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health

Transit Pass

Public Pension Plan

Training & mentorship

Gym access

Job summary

Coast Mountain Bus Company in Metro Vancouver is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join our finance team on a full-time, 12-18 month hybrid assignment. You will handle invoicing, payments and accounts receivable, while ensuring accuracy and timely processing of supplier and internal documents.

The role requires a high school diploma with basic business and accounting courses and at least one year in computerized accounting, plus experience with paying invoices, reconciling statements and posting

Qualifications

• Requires high school graduation including basic business and accounting courses and training in various software applications such as word processing and spreadsheet.
• Requires one (1) year of previous experience in a computerized accounting position, involving the processing of a large volume of accounts payable and receivable.
• A further period of up to one (1) year in the job is required to become familiar with accounting policies and procedures, key personnel, suppliers' billing procedures and general work orders.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of accounting duties including the recording and payment of invoices and the processing of accounts receivable.
• Researches and keys in invoices for payment and ensures correctness of cheques produced.
• Initiates and responds to a variety of enquiries and requests from other departments, suppliers and customers to resolve problems, identify and correct discrepancies and explain relevant policies and procedures.
• Issues on-demand cheques for items requiring immediate payment.
• Reconciles monthly statements and investigates past due invoices.
• Checks documents such as work orders, calculates charges, prepares invoices and posts to receivable system.
• Follows up on delinquent accounts.
• Inputs financial data, prepares journal vouchers and makes bank deposits.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Invoicing

Bank deposits

General accounting

Education

High school diploma with basic business and accounting courses

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

As the largest operating company in the integrated TransLink enterprise, Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC) operates a fleet of clean-fuel conventional and community shuttle buses, zero-emission trolley buses, and passenger ferry SeaBuses in Metro Vancouver, the largest single transit service area in Canada.

At CMBC, one of BC’s Top Employers, we're committed to providing an innovative, healthy, and engaging workforce. This is reflected in our workforce of over 5,500 employees performing over 400 unique jobs, who are committed and empowered to deliver service that attracts nearly 1.1 million passengers daily and connects people, businesses, and communities in the Metro Vancouver region.

We have the important job of helping our passengers get to work, appointments, visiting with family and friends, and back again every day. Metro Vancouver relies on us, and we take that as a point of pride.

Responsibilities

SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of accounting duties including the recording and payment of invoices and the processing of accounts receivable.

Researches and keys in invoices for payment and ensures correctness of cheques produced.

Initiates and responds to a variety of enquiries and requests from other departments, suppliers and customers to resolve problems, identify and correct discrepancies and explain relevant policies and procedures.

Issues on-demand cheques for items requiring immediate payment.

Reconciles monthly statements and investigates past due invoices.

Checks documents such as work orders, calculates charges, prepares invoices and posts to receivable system.

Follows up on delinquent accounts.

Inputs financial data, prepares journal vouchers and makes bank deposits.

Performs a variety of clerical duties.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Requires high school graduation including basic business and accounting courses and training in various software applications such as word processing and spreadsheet.

EXPERIENCE:

Requires one (1) year of previous experience in a computerized accounting position, involving the processing of a large volume of accounts payable and receivable.

A further period of up to one (1) year in the job is required to become familiar with accounting policies and procedures, key personnel, suppliers' billing procedures and general work orders.

Other Information

Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.

Work Schedule

37.5 hours per week.

This is a full-time temporary position for approximately 12-18 months.

Work Designation

Hybrid

This position offers the flexibility of working both on-site and remotely within B.C.

Rate of Pay

Salary $5,339 - $6,398 per month (Actual salary offered will be commensurate with education, experience and internal parity).

The Total Compensation Package includes Extended Health, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan upon eligibility. Focus on your development through training, and mentorship programs. Enjoy a variety of health and wellness programs, including access to gym facilities. Speak to us to know more about what we offer.

Coast Mountain Bus Company is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at [e-mail]