Clerk - Accounts Payable

City of Victoria BC; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 68,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Flex hours

Job summary

The City of Victoria is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join the Finance department. You will handle clerical and accounting functions for accounts payable, including processing invoices, matching to purchase orders and packing slips, and handling employee expense claims.

The role emphasizes accuracy, vendor record maintenance and timely payments, with opportunities to resolve discrepancies and generate financial reports. Hybrid work and a 35-hour week via CUPE Local 50 are available.

Qualifications

• High school graduation and accounting education.
• 1 year CGA/CMA/CA-equivalent training.
• 1 year related experience or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices for payment, matching with POs, requisitions and packing slips.
• Resolve discrepancies with buyers, departments and vendors; prepare reports and summaries.
• Prioritize and process invoices, maintain vendor records and process batch payments.
• Respond to enquiries and provide guidance on financial systems.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Organize & prioritize

City software proficiency

Calculator accuracy

Process invoices

Maintain records

Provide guidance

Relationship management

Public interactions

Education

High school graduation

CGA/CMA/CA equiv. (1 year)

Tools

City financial software

Job description

Competition Number: 26/163

Posting Scope: Internal / External

Posted Date: September 3, 2026

Closing Date: September 17, 2026, 4:30 PM PST

Department: Finance

Work schedule: Monday to Friday ( 35 hour work week) – Continuous (Full-Time)

Salary: $38.18 per hour, Pay Grade 8

Job Code: 4080

Employee Group: This is a CUPE Local 50 position

Number of Vacancies: 1

WORK FROM HOME

The successful candidate for this posting may be eligible for participation in a hybrid, work from home arrangement in alignment with the City’s Work from Home Policy. Such arrangements are determined with each employee and subject to change based on operational needs and policy direction.

FLEX

The successful candidate for this vacancy would participate in a modified work week, earning a flex day off each bi-weekly period by working additional time each day. Modified work weeks established in accordance with the CUPE Local 50 Collective Agreement and are subject to change.

POSITION FUNCTION

Perform clerical and accounting functions related to accounts payable.

KEY DUTIES

• Process accounts payable invoices for payment by matching and verifying with purchase orders, requisitions and packing slips; process employee expense claims; process cheque requisitions; verify for compliance with purchasing and accounts payable policies; calculate, maintain and reconcile standard contract hold-backs, discounts, travel advances, sales tax, rebates and credits; check and verify vendors’ monthly summary statements.
• Resolve account, authorization, policy and purchase order discrepancies with buyers, City departments and vendors; provide account and invoice information and summaries to various City departments on request; liaise with buyers and City departments regarding contract extensions or items going to tender; prepare reports and spreadsheets for financial analysis and reconciliations as required.
• Prioritize and process completed invoices and credit notes for payment; obtain pre-approval for regular monthly services and leases; maintain records by vendor and process automatic payments; prepare and process batches; prepare and process weekly cheque/electronic funds transfer payments; process remittance of sales tax and carbon tax payable.
• Perform other functions such as maintaining appropriate records and filing. Respond to enquiries from staff, user departments, customers, vendors and outside agencies relating to the purchasing card program, damage deposit refunds, payment of accounts, provide guidance to user departments on the financial system and related processes as they relate to accounts payable.
• Perform related duties where qualified.

INDEPENDENCE

Work is performed according to established policies and procedures and is reviewed upon completion.

Deviations from accounts payable policy or problems with work volume are referred to supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Effort

Touch keying on calculator. (often)

Sit with arms unsupported while keyboarding. (occasional)

Mental Effort

Short periods of intense concentration while processing invoices. (frequent)

Meet payment deadlines. (frequent)

Visual/Auditory Effort

Focus on a variety of source data and computer for short periods. (frequent)

Work Environment

Office.

Key Skills And Abilities

• Organize and prioritize work.
• Working level operation of current City related specialty software.
• Use calculators with speed and accuracy.
• Process a variety of invoices and requisitions.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Provide technical guidance and advice to user departments.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Deal effectively with the public and outside agencies.

Qualifications

Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification:

• High school graduation.
• First level CGA program or CMA/CA equivalent. (1 year)

Experience

• 1 year of related experience.
• or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other

May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.

The City of Victoria is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become. Individuals who are Indigenous, racialized, immigrants, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, or facing any additional barriers are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be available upon request throughout the application and selection process.