Accounting Clerk I

District of Lake Country; Lake Country; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The District of Lake Country is seeking a full-time permanent Accounting Clerk I. The successful candidate will ensure accurate preparation and maintenance of financial records, respond to inquiries, and manage various accounting responsibilities. Offering opportunities for professional development, generous benefits, and a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary with probation rate

Generous vacation and wellness leave

100% Employer paid health benefits

Professional and educational development support

Attractive pension program

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' work experience in an Accounting position.
• Preferable experience in a municipal setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile records for accounts payable and receivable.
• Process journal entries, bill payments, and utility accounts.
• Answer inquiries related to financial matters.

Skills

Attention to detail

Math skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

1 year of post secondary in Accounting or Business Administration

Job description

Full Time Permanent Vacancy - Accounting Clerk I

About the Opportunity

The District of Lake Country has an exciting opportunity for a full-time permanent Accounting Clerk I (35 hours per week)based in Lake Country, BC.

Reporting to the Finance Manager/Deputy CFO, the Accounting Clerk I will be responsible for ensuring the financial and accounting records of the municipality are accurately prepared and maintained in accordance with District policies, procedures, and bylaws.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare, maintain and reconcile records and sub-ledgers for accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgets, utility accounts, property taxation and business licensing;


• Process and reconcile bill payments, purchase orders, EFT’s, property tax payments, homeowner grant applications, cash receipts and journal entries;


• Answer public and internal inquiries relating to financial matters, bylaws and policies.

More About You

To qualify for this role, you must have a minimum of two years' work experience in an Accounting position. Additionally, an Accounting Clerk I is required to have a minimum of 1 year of post secondary in Accounting or Business Administration, preferably in a municipal setting.

As our ideal candidate, you have superior attention-to-detail and math skills. You have superior time management and organizational skills. In addition, you have sound knowledge of the policies, procedures, and principles of accounts receivable, utility billings, property taxation, accounts payable.

Above all, we value a collaborative attitude, exceptional communication skills, and fostering positive working relationships with staff.

About the Benefits

• You will receive a competitive salary of $34.76/hour as of April 1 2025; a probation rate of 90% applies to the six month probation period;


• Generous vacation and wellness leave, and the option to enroll in our Earned Time Off program;


• 100% Employer paid health and paramedical benefits;


• Professional and educational development support;


• An attractive pension program;

• A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work culture; and


• Regular team bonding events such as service awards, employee recognitions, year-end staff celebration, and more.

For a detailed job description, click here: Job Description

This position is open until filled and applications will be reviewed as they are received.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The District of Lake Country is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting [e-mail].