Finance Clerk

BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU); Burnaby; On-site; CAD 55,627 - 60,504; Full time

Job summary

A prominent labor union in British Columbia seeks a Finance Clerk for a temporary 18-month assignment. Located at their headquarters in Burnaby, BC, the role involves processing expense claims, payroll, and reconciling account balances. Candidates should have a 2-year accounting/finance diploma and experience in related positions. Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP and strong skills in Word and Excel are essential. This position supports work-life balance with hours at 32 per week, across four days. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Completed a 2-year diploma in accounting/finance from a recognized institution.
• 2 years’ experience in a related position required.
• Excellent keyboarding skills (40 - 50 wpm).

Responsibilities

• Processing expense claims for compliance with financial policy.
• Preparing non-government sector dues summary.
• Reconciving account balances to supporting detail.

Skills

Basic accounting procedures

Payroll processing

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Education

2-year diploma in accounting/finance

Job description

A Finance Clerk is required to work in the Finance Department, located at the BCGEU Headquarters in Burnaby, BC.

Term of assignment: Temporary 18 months or return of incumbent.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing expense claims to ensure compliance with financial policy
• Coding expense claims
• Reviewing leave of absence computer data to ensure proper coding
• Processing leave of absence billings for accuracy and completeness
• Running and balancing monthly leave of absence reports
• Processing vendor invoices and matching invoices to purchase orders to ensure proper authorization
• Preparing non-government sector dues summary
• Processing payroll
• Preparing and reconciling monthly payroll analysis
• Preparing payroll-related remittances
• Printing reports and cheques
• Preparing journal entries
• Reconciling account balances to supporting detail or sub-ledgers
• Filing
• Preparing monthly and year-end component financial records
• Assisting non-accounting staff/members with a variety of issues related to the above
• Other accounting and administrative duties as required

Applicants must have completed a 2-year diploma in accounting/finance from a recognized post-secondary institution, a good working knowledge of basic accounting procedures and/or payroll, at least 2 years’ experience in a related position, excellent keyboarding (40 - 50 wpm); excellent Microsoft Word and Excel skills; good working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) or a similar accounting software program.

SALARY: $40.38 - $43.92 per hour

HOW TO APPLY

Please note that temporary and probationary employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements.

Hours of work are 32 hours, four days per week.

The BCGEU supports employment equity. Indigenous workers, workers of color, women, 2SLGBTQI+ workers, and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions with the BCGEU.

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