Finance Clerk

The High Prairie School Division; High Prairie; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

High Prairie School Division is seeking a Finance Clerk to provide essential administrative and financial support in the Learning Support Centre. The role covers accounts payable, payroll processing, document scanning, and maintenance of employee records with strict confidentiality.

The successful candidate should demonstrate accuracy, dependability, and strong communication skills while supporting division goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Post-secondary education, diploma, or certificate in accounting or a related field is preferred but not required.
• 3-5 years of experience in administration and accounts payable is preferred.
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and strong computer skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and assist with accounts payable functions.
• Scan, organize, and maintain financial documents and records.
• Prepare monthly payroll and mini payrolls as required.
• Register, maintain, and delete employees from various benefit plans.
• Provide records of employment and verifications of employment.
• Prepare and enter journal entries as required.
• Perform accurate data entry and maintain financial records.
• Provide general administrative and financial support to the department.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Discretion with confidential info

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Accounting-related diploma/certificate preferred

Tools

Spreadsheets

Accounting software

Job description

High Prairie School Division

Invites applications for:

Finance Clerk

Learning Support Centre

The Finance Clerk provides administrative and financial support by assisting with day-to-day accounting and payroll functions, including accounts payable, journal entries, scanning and organizing financial documents, and processing payroll and benefits.

The successful candidate will be dependable, accurate, and comfortable working with financial information while maintaining confidentiality and supporting the overall goals and objectives of the division.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Process and assist with accounts payable functions.
• Scan, organize, and maintain financial documents and records.
• Prepare monthly payroll and mini payrolls as required.
• Register, maintain, and delete employees from various benefit plans.
• Provide records of employment and verifications of employment.
• Prepare and enter journal entries as required.
• Perform accurate data entry and maintain financial records.
• Provide general administrative and financial support to the department.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Post-secondary education, diploma, or certificate in accounting or a related field is preferred but not required.
• 3-5 years of experience in administration and accounts payable is preferred.
• A solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and strong computer skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Requirements:

• Resume
• Professional references
• Successful candidates must produce an ORIGINAL, acceptable, recent (less than six months old) Criminal Record Check. Criminal Record Check must include a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Position offers a competitive salary with a full benefits package. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those individuals selected for interview will be contacted.