Accounting Clerk III

School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin); Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 436,000 - 484,000; Full time

Job summary

School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) in Williams Lake seeks a dedicated Accounting Clerk III for a 12‑month term. The role supports accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll entries and balance sheet reconciliations, operating in a large computerized environment.

Strong confidentiality and accuracy are essential. Applicants should have two years of accounting courses (or PCP), plus office experience. Proficiency in Excel/Word/Access required.

Qualifications

• Completion of two years of accounting courses, PCP certification or 3 years equivalent experience
• Experience and/or training working in an office setting
• Experience in a large computerized environment
• Demonstrated proficiency using Excel, Word, and Access
• Thorough understanding of financial and accounting implications of AR/AP and payroll transactions; adhering to all Board Policies and legislated Municipal, Provincial and Federal regulations
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Processing accounts payable invoices, creating accounts receivable invoices, entering cash receipts and completion of their batch entries
• Processing accounts payable cheque run, or quick pays, or on-line payments; ensuring timely processing/payments of invoices
• Various journal entry interfaces into accounting software
• Purchase card download, verification of coding on statements and interfacing into software for corrections and completion
• Provide training and continued support for school base accounting including balance sheet reconciliations; and assist with various journal entries
• Preparation of timesheets for entry into the payroll system by coding appropriate codes and general ledger verifications including verifications of authorizations
• Processing of timesheets or interface to completion of payruns, including follow up reconciliation and bill processing to accounting
• Issuing ROE's and EI investigations within limited timeframes
• Assist with MPP and TPP inquiries and forms
• Assist where necessary in completing Work Safe information, forms or other compliance requirements from various regulatory bodies

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Office experience

Large computerized environment

Education

Two years accounting courses

PCP certification

3 years equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

Job description

SCHOOL DISTRICT #27 (CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN) Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

EXTERNAL POSITION

Posting: S-2026-0101 PERMANENT

Position: ACCOUNTING CLERK III

Location: Administration Building Williams Lake

12 mos., 35 hours/week.

Duration: The start date of this position is to be determined in consultation with the successful applicant. This position is 35 hours a week and is scheduled 12 months per year. This position is scheduled Monday to Fridays, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Rate of Pay: The probationary hourly rate of pay is $31.67 per hour. After successful completion of a 90 day probation period, the hourly rate of pay is $35.17 per hour.

Threshold Qualifications:

• Completion of two years of accounting courses, PCP certification or 3 years equivalent experience
• Experience and/or training working in an office setting
• Experience in a large computerized environment
• Demonstrated proficiency using Excel, Word, and Access
• Thorough understanding of financial and accounting implications of AR/AP and payroll transactions; adhering to all Board Policies and legislated Municipal, Provincial and Federal regulations
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Duties Include, but are not limited to:

• Processing accounts payable invoices, creating accounts receivable invoices, entering cash receipts and completion of their batch entries
• Processing accounts payable cheque run, or quick pays, or on-line payments; ensuring timely processing/payments of invoices
• Various journal entry interfaces into accounting software
• Purchase card download, verification of coding on statements and interfacing into software for corrections and completion
• Provide training and continued support for school base accounting including balance sheet reconciliations; and assist with various journal entries
• Preparation of timesheets for entry into the payroll system by coding appropriate codes and general ledger verifications including verifications of authorizations
• Processing of timesheets or interface to completion of payruns, including follow up reconciliation and bill processing to accounting
• Issuing ROE's and EI investigations within limited timeframes
• Assist with MPP and TPP inquiries and forms
• Assist where necessary in completing Work Safe information, forms or other compliance requirements from various regulatory bodies

Union membership is a condition of employment.

School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) is an equal opportunity employer.