Accounting & Financial Reporting Specialist (Contract)

Surrey Schools (School District #36 Surrey); Surrey; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Surrey Schools (School District #36 Surrey) is seeking an Accounting Assistant II on a temporary contract ending September 30, 2027. The role involves coordinating financial processing, training staff, and ensuring accuracy of district financial records.

You will work under a Team Leader and Management to support school sites and departments. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma in Accounting or Business with an Accounting Major and at least three years of accounting experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Diploma in Accounting or Business with Accounting Major.
• Three years’ recent full-time accounting experience.
• Public sector experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for District departments and schools.
• Deliver training on school accounting software and district systems.
• Reconcile accounts and prepare journal entries.
• Produce complex financial reports and budgets.

Skills

Staff training

Data entry

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Education

Diploma in Accounting/Business (Accounting Major)

Grade 12

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

Surrey Schools (School District #36 Surrey) is seeking an Accounting Assistant II on a temporary contract ending September 30, 2027. The role involves coordinating financial processing, training staff, and ensuring accuracy of district financial records.

You will work under a Team Leader and Management to support school sites and departments. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma in Accounting or Business with an Accounting Major and at least three years of accounting experience, with strong