Accounting Clerk II - Cashier (Part Time)

City of Chilliwack; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in the Finance Department as an Accounting Clerk II - Cashier. This part-time role involves vital tasks such as processing cash, reconciling accounts, and ensuring efficient operations. You'll be the friendly face helping the public with their inquiries while maintaining accurate financial records. If you have a passion for numbers and enjoy working in a supportive environment, this position offers the perfect opportunity to contribute to your community and grow your skills in a municipal setting.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education with bookkeeping and commercial courses required.
• Experience with computerized accounting and cash registers is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process cash and remittances while ensuring accurate record-keeping.
• Provide assistance and information to the public regarding finance matters.
• Train and supervise casual employees in cashiering functions.

Skills

Cashiering knowledge

Bookkeeping

Computerized accounting

Mathematical computations

Customer service

Office equipment operation

Education

Grade 12 education

Bookkeeping and commercial courses

Tools

Accounting machines

Computer terminals

Job description

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Details

Posting #: 2024-151

Title: Accounting Clerk II - Cashier (Part Time)

Department: Finance

Duties

The incumbent in this class assists management to achieve an efficient operation in the Finance Department through reliable performance in cashiering, reconciling accounts and general accounting functions, accounting machine and computer operations, observing and complying with municipal policies and ensuring the safety and security of confidential material/matters pertaining to the Department's operation.

The incumbent shall have the overall responsibility for all cashiering functions including:

1. Processing of cash and remittances
2. Performing clerical assignments
3. Receiving, checking, listing and balancing cheques and cash receipts for a variety of accounts and services
4. Issuing receipts and making change as required
5. Preparing cash summary sheets and making deposits
6. Receiving, arranging and organizing data and material for data entry and verifying same
7. Issuing tax certificates and dog licences
8. Updating, maintaining and balancing a variety of records and rolls
9. Calculating taxes on new assessments and subdivisions
10. Performing typing, record-keeping and filing tasks

The incumbent will be responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective relationship with the public; providing assistance and information to the public over the telephone and at the receptionist counter on matters pertaining to the department's area of responsibility. As directed, the incumbent will be responsible for the training and supervising of casual employees assigned to the cashiering function. The incumbent will also provide assistance to the other functions of the Finance Department and perform other related tasks as assigned. Assignments and responsibilities are performed under general supervision in accordance with established routine and performance is subject to review, inspection and evaluation by the Manager of Revenue Services/Collector.

Education

Must have a grade 12 education supplemented by bookkeeping and commercial courses and formal training or experience with computerized accounting and cash registers - OR an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Skills

• Good knowledge of the functions, practices and procedures, bylaws, policies and regulations pertaining to the operation of the Finance Department
• Good knowledge of the methods, practices and principles entailed in cashiering
• Good knowledge of modern office practices and municipal accounting procedures and operations
• Able to operate a variety of standard office equipment, accounting machines and computer terminals
• Able to be polite, tactful and courteous in dealing with the public and be neat in appearance
• Able to perform mathematical and arithmetic computations with speed and accuracy
• Able to perform all tasks with a minimum of supervision
• Able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with department officials and other members of staff