Bookkeeper/Financial Assistant

Burnaby School District - SD41; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A temporary full-time position is available for a Bookkeeper/Financial Assistant in the International Education department at Burnaby School District. This role entails handling financial transactions, preparing reports, and supporting various school financial operations. The ideal candidate will possess accounting knowledge and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Courses in accounting and related experience or equivalent training.
• Ability to type at a minimum speed of 50 words per minute.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Manages full cycle accounts payable and receivable duties.
• Prepares financial reports and maintains school budget records.
• Tracks payments and manages bank deposits.

Skills

Typing

Accounting principles

Education

Courses in accounting and computer software applications

Job description

Bookkeeper/Financial Assistant – International Education

TEMPORARY FULL-TIME POSITION (35 hours/week) – 08:30-16:00 - Effective ASAP to return of incumbent (approximately February 2027)

The Bookkeeping/Financial Assistant is responsible for the efficient processing of all school financial transactions. This position will work in the International Education department at the Burnaby School District Board Office. Also performs a variety of general clerical duties as part of the IE office team.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs full cycle accounts payable and receivable duties. Reconciles bank statements. Approves P card transactions and retains original receipts for audit purposes.
• Prepares financial reports, tracks school budget expenditures and maintains records of all financial transactions. Maintains appropriate records for auditing purposes. Tracks block budget expenditures from Board reporting and Budget Manager Web. Codes and tracks teacher LOAs through Web Manager.
• Sets up and monitors fees for online payment, counts, verifies and prepares for bank deposit monies. Delivers or ensures delivery of bank deposits. Tracks all payments received at the school.
• Posts journal entries to record all receipts and expenditures and prepares reports. Checks materials for accuracy and completeness. Coordinates investment options, communicates with Administrator and reviews existing at maturity.
• Liaises and supports student groups/clubs, parent groups, and staff as approved by the Administrator for financial procedures, payments, donations, funding, and purchasing. Confirms receipt of donor's scholarship funds. Verify recipient qualifications and process payment of school scholarships.
• Performs school's financial month and year end duties.
  
  

Qualifications

• Courses in accounting and computer software applications plus two years related work experience or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience.
• Demonstrated ability to type at a minimum speed of 50 wpm net.
• Thorough knowledge of Accounting principles and practices.
  
  

This position offers a competitive salary ($33.71 per hour) and a benefit package. Please send resume and cover letter in ONE pdf document to:

Human Resources

Burnaby School District

4054 Norfolk Street

Burnaby, B.C. V5G 0C3

E-mail

Only those applicants considered for interview will be contacted.

The Burnaby School District embraces diversity as a privilege and a strength. We strive for accepting, safe, supportive, and inviting communities where the goal is for all members to feel a sense of belonging. Our (schools or worksites) are for everyone and we respect each person's contributions.