Finance Clerk

City of Courtenay

Finance Clerk

The City of Courtenay invites applications for the position of 'Finance Clerk”. This is a full-time, union position subject to the terms and conditions in the collective agreement between the City and CUPE Local 556.

The Finance Clerk performs a variety of financial duties such as preparing utility and annual property and parcel tax levy billings; processing accounts payables and accounts receivables; performing general payroll support functions; performing general and specific bookkeeping and accounting tasks and maintains various record; and performing reception, telephone switchboard and cashier duties for City Hall.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 2-year Business Diploma (preferably with an Accounting option) or completion of second year equivalency of the Chartered Professional Accounts (CPA) program
• Relevant accounting, bookkeeping and/or payroll related certificates or memberships would be an asset
• sound (3 years) experience in accounting and bookkeeping functions supplemented with reception and cash handling experience
• thorough knowledge of various office equipment and office and financial computer software programs
• sound knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping practices including double entry bookkeeping and reconciliation of accounts and sub-ledgers
• sound knowledge of legislation and regulations governing general accounting practices
• strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, time management, and computer and keyboarding skills
• ability to accurately process and reconcile cash
• ability to deal with public in a courteous and tactful manner
• ability to work well as a member of a team and independently
• ability to multi-task and cope effectively with deadlines
• criminal record check

The current (2024) hourly wage rate is $34.60 based on a minimum 35-hour work week (Schedule “A”).

If you have the qualifications along with the passion to help the City of Courtenay be the most livable City in British Columbia, then submit a resume outlining how you meet the qualifications with a covering letter clearly marked “Application – Finance Clerk”. Submit your application online at www.courtenay.ca/jobs.

The City of Courtenay is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. If you are unsuccessful, please accept our appreciation for your interest.

Notice Posted: April 24, 2025
Competition #25039