Accounting Clerk III

School District No. 27; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 27 (CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN) in Williams Lake is seeking an Accounting Clerk III for the Administration Building. The role is permanent, 12 months per year, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.

Responsibilities include processing accounts payable/receivable, journal entries, payroll-related tasks, and balance sheet reconciliations. The position requires confidentiality and proficiency with Excel, Word, and Access, with probationary pay starting at $31.67/hr and

Qualifications

• Completion of two years of accounting courses, PCP certification or 3 years equivalent experience.
• Office environment experience.
• Experience in a large computerized environment.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, and Access.
• Thorough understanding of AR/AP and payroll transactions; adherence to board policies and regulations.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Processing accounts payable invoices, creating accounts receivable invoices, entering cash receipts and batch entries.
• Processing accounts payable cheque runs or online payments and ensuring timely payments.
• Journal entry interfaces into accounting software.
• Purchase card download and verification of coding; interface for corrections.
• Training and support for school-based accounting including balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparation of timesheets for payroll system and GL verifications.
• Processing timesheets or payruns with follow-up reconciliation.
• Issuing ROE's and EI investigations within limited timeframes.
• Assist with MPP/TPP inquiries and forms and regulatory compliance filings.

Skills

Office experience

Large computerized environment

Excel/Word/Access proficiency

Confidentiality

Education

Two years accounting courses

PCP certification

3 years equivalent experience

Job description

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

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.