Bookkeeper/Financial Assistant

St. Clement's School; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a full-time Bookkeeper/Financial Assistant to efficiently process financial transactions for Community & Continuing Education. The role includes responsibilities such as accounts payable, financial reporting, and liaising with student groups. Candidates should possess accounting qualifications and relevant experience, with a competitive hourly salary package offered.

Qualifications

• Two years related work experience or combination of training and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to type at a minimum speed of 50 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Perform full cycle accounts payable and receivable duties.
• Prepare financial reports and maintain records.
• Support student groups with financial procedures.

Skills

Accounting principles

Typing speed

Education

Courses in accounting

Computer software applications

Job description

Bookkeeper/Financial Assistant – Community and Continuing Education

FULL-TIME POSITION (35 hours/week) – Mondays to Thursdays-12:00-19:30 and Fridays-08:00-15:30.

The Bookkeeping/Financial Assistant is responsible for the efficient processing of all school financial transactions. This position supports Community & Continuing Education, Burnaby Online and Summer Session located at Burnaby North Secondary. During the months of July, August, Spring and Christmas Break, the hours of work are Mondays to Fridays, 08:00-15:30.

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: [e-mail]

Onlythoseapplicantsconsideredforinterviewwillbecontacted.

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