Finance Clerk

Powell River Educational Services Society; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community services organization in Courtenay is seeking a full-time Finance Clerk to manage accounting processes and support clients. Responsibilities include processing accounts payable with Sage 50, payroll management, and providing administrative assistance. Ideal candidates have formal accounting training and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. This role requires attention to detail and a valid driver’s license for occasional errands.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience processing payroll.
• Ability to perform calculations with percentages and ratios.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle for in-town trips.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable using Sage 50.
• Reconcile accounts and maintain petty cash.
• Provide administrative support to the Finance and Administration Manager.

Skills

Formal accounting training

Experience with Simply Accounting

Advanced MS Excel skills

Knowledge of accounting terminology

Attention to detail

Tools

Sage 50

PayDirt

Job description

Employer: Creative Employment Access Society

Sector: Finance

Posting Date: October 23, 2025

Salary Or Wage: $32.16 to $32.80 per hour

Job Type: Full Time

List of Requirements

• Formal accounting training
• Minimum twoyears’ experience using all aspects of Simply Accounting
• Minimum two years’ experience processing payroll
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Knowledge of accounting terminology
• Ability to perform calculations with percentages and ratios
• Excellent record with meeting deadlines
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle (There are occasional in-town trips for banking, obtaining Board signatures, and other errands.)
• Proven ability to attend to details and accurately record numerical information.

List of Duties

• Use Sage 50 (Simply Accounting) to process accounts payable
• Assist with the distribution of and accounting for client supports and wage subsidy employer claims
• Communicate with clients and vendors to obtain documentation and clarification for payment of invoices and client financial supports
• Use PayDirt for processing of payroll and reporting
• Reconcile accounts and maintain petty cash
• Complete full cycle monthly accounting and year end preparation for audit
• Provide filing and administrative support to the Finance and Administration Manager
• Work cooperatively with the team and other staff members
• Occasionally provide reception backup
• For details on duties, qualifications and how to apply visit: https://ceas.ca/finance-clerk/

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