Accounting/ Payroll Clerk

School District 5 Southeast Kootenay; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

School District 5 Southeast Kootenay is hiring a temporary accounting clerk in Cranbrook for 35 hours per week, 12 months, to support accounting records, statements and reports and assist with payroll as needed. The successful candidate will have Grade 12, a business diploma or equivalent, and at least two years of accounting and software experience (Excel, databases, payroll systems, email).

You will report to the Manager of Finance and must maintain confidentiality while working under deadline

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Business Administration Diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of two years' experience in an accounting environment.
• Minimum of two years' experience in computer software, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets (Excel), computer payroll systems and email.

Responsibilities

• Produce and distribute various accounting reports and develop reports when required.
• Accountable for accurate completion and processing of accounting functions, such as accounts payable & receivable, general ledger entries, reconciliations and purchase cards.
• Develop effective work methods to handle assigned tasks.
• Responsible to meet required deadlines.
• Liaise with school personnel and various agencies.
• Accountable for accurate completion and processing of payroll functions, which may include assisting district Payroll and Benefit Coordinators with: data entry from employee timesheets, tracking employee eligibility for benefits, maintaining spreadsheets, receiving, sorting and stamping payroll mail, answering the phone and transmitting messages, properly maintaining filing system of current and archived records
• Perform other job-related duties

Skills

Communication

Independence

Confidentiality

Education

Diploma in Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Word processing

Databases

Spreadsheets

Payroll systems

Email

Job description

Job Summary

An employee hired to perform a multitude of tasks and duties pertaining to the organization and maintenance of school district accounting records, statements and reports and assisting with payroll when required, under the direct supervision of the Manager of Finance.

Position

TEMPORARY until the return of the incumbent or August 31, 2027

Hours of Work

35 hrs/wk. - 12-month position

Wage Rate

As per CUPE agreement $32.10

Qualifications Required

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Valid British Columbia Driver's License may be required.
• Business Administration Diploma or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of two years' experience in an accounting environment
• Minimum of two years' experience in computer software, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets (Excel), computer payroll systems and email.

Must Have The Ability To

• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Be self-directive, flexible and work independently.
• Solve problems related to the position.
• Develop effective work methods to handle assigned tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work under pressure, e.g. multitask and meet deadlines

Responsibilities And Duties

• Produce and distribute various accounting reports and develop reports when required.
• Accountable for accurate completion and processing of accounting functions, such as accounts payable & receivable, general ledger entries, reconciliations and purchase cards.
• Develop effective work methods to handle assigned tasks.
• Responsible to meet required deadlines.
• Liaise with school personnel and various agencies.
• Accountable for accurate completion and processing of payroll functions, which may include assisting district Payroll and Benefit Coordinators with: data entry from employee timesheets, tracking employee eligibility for benefits, maintaining spreadsheets, receiving, sorting and stamping payroll mail, answering the phone and transmitting messages, properly maintaining filing system of current and archived records
• Perform other job-related duties

The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Records Review Act.

For more information about this posting, please contact Amanda Skene, HR Coordinator. [e-mail]