finance clerk

Victoria Airport Authority; Sidney; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria Airport Authority is seeking a Finance Assistant for a 16-month temporary assignment. The role focuses on supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable, maintaining Sage 300 records, and aiding Power BI reporting.

It also involves aiding month-end and year-end activities and helping to streamline processes with new tools. You will report to the finance team and collaborate across departments to improve efficiency and accuracy in financial records while embracing evolving

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year diploma in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Two years of recent, relevant experience in a similar role or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience with accounts payable/receivable processing and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Accounts Payable invoice processing and AR banking activity.
• Maintain records in Sage 300 and support month-end/year-end activities.
• Support Power BI reporting and continuous process improvements.
• Document and adopt new finance tools and technologies across the team.

Skills

Detail orientation

Communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Education

Two-year diploma in Business/Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage 300

Excel

Power BI

Power Automate

Job description

Victoria Airport Authority – Finance Assistant (16-month Temporary) – Competition No. #2026-08

Starting Hourly Rate: $38.00 (after completion of 6-month probation: $40.00) Classification Band 3.

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is Vancouver Island’s gateway to the world, connecting more than 1.9 million passengers annually to key domestic and seasonal international destinations. Operated by the Victoria Airport Authority (VAA), a not-for-profit, non-share capital organization, YYJ plays a vital role in regional connectivity and economic growth. VAA operates from the homeland of the W?SÁNE? people whose historical relationship to the land continues to this day. YYJ has been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers annually since 2020. It has also received the Airports Council International award for Best Regional Airport in North America in 2012, 2014, 2020 and 2024. Since April 1, 1997, the Victoria Airport Authority has managed and operated YYJ on behalf of the surrounding communities, delivering a safe, secure, sustainable, and efficient airport experience.

Career Opportunity

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys solving discrepancies? Are you comfortable embracing change, learning new technologies, and helping improve the way work gets done? Victoria Airport Authority is looking for a Finance Assistant for a 16-month temporary assignment to support accounts payable and accounts receivable while contributing to the accuracy and integrity of our financial records. Beyond supporting day-to-day accounting operations, you'll help shape the future of our Finance team by identifying opportunities to improve processes, embracing new technologies, and contributing to initiatives that make our work more efficient, accurate, and effective.

Reporting to the Manager, Finance and Accounting, you will be responsible for assisting with Accounts Payable invoice processing, maintaining records in Sage 300, posting Accounts Receivable banking activity, supporting the accuracy of Power BI reporting and month-end and year-end activities, all while collaborating across VAA. You will also help document and improve processes and support the adoption of new finance tools and technologies.

This unionized position normally works a 37.5-hour week during regular administration office hours.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have: Education & Experience: A minimum two-year diploma in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field from a recognized post-secondary institution. At least two years of recent and relevant experience in a similar role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. *

Recent, related experience must include:

• Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Performing account analysis and reconciliations, processing journal entries, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Contributing to modernizing and streamlining financial processes with continual learning of evolving technologies.
• Using accounting software and Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, and communicating with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Sage 300.
• Experience with process automation or data tools such as Power Automate, Power BI, or Power Query.

Knowledge of

• Accounts payable and accounts receivable processes and related policies.
• Applicable taxation, credit, and regulatory requirements.
• Accounting procedures, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.

Skills and abilities

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and time management.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing changing priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with financial information.
• Adaptability and an aptitude for learning new systems, technologies, and processes.
• Ability to identify inefficiencies and contribute pra