RCMP - Finance Clerk

City of Chilliwack; Chilliwack, Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Clerk to support the Chilliwack Community Police Office. In this vital role, you will assist in clerical and accounting duties, ensuring efficient operations through reliable performance. Your responsibilities will include managing payroll, accounts payable, and maintaining accurate accounting records. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you can contribute to community safety while developing your skills in a supportive team. If you are detail-oriented and enjoy working with numbers, this is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in your community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of grade 12 education with bookkeeping/accounting courses.
• Two years of experience in accounting or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in clerical and accounting duties at the Chilliwack Community Police Office.
• Perform routine accounting and cashier functions under supervision.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounting Principles

Mathematical Computations

Customer Service

Office Equipment Operation

Education

Grade 12 Education

Bookkeeping/Accounting Courses

Tools

Accounting Machines

Computer Terminals

Job description

RCMP - Finance Clerk

(Full Time)

Public Safety and Social Development Department
Overview
The successful candidate will be responsible to assist management to achieve an efficient operation at the Chilliwack Community Police Office through reliable performance in clerical and accounting duties; observing and complying with municipal policies and RCMP policies.

Job Duties:
The incumbent in this class will, as assigned, assist the Chilliwack Community Police Office by performing a variety of routine and standard accounting and cashier functions; preparing bank deposits, posting to accounting records/ledgers, issuing payroll and accounts payable cheques, coding of purchase requisitions and invoices, balancing of accounts, and providing information on the telephone and electronically. The incumbent will be required to perform other related duties as assigned. Assignments and responsibilities are performed under general supervision in accordance with established routine and performance is subject to review, by the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment and the City of Chilliwack.

Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of grade 12 education, supplemented by bookkeeping/accounting courses with two (2) years’ experience, OR an equivalent of experience and training;
• Knowledgeable of the functions, practices and procedures, bylaws, policies and regulations pertaining to the operation of the financial requirements for both the City of Chilliwack and Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment;
• Good knowledge of the methods, practices and principles entailed in bookkeeping functions and maintaining all accounting records in a recognized and accepted manner;
• Good knowledge of modern office practices and operations;
• Able to operate a variety of standard office equipment, accounting machines and computer terminals;
• Able to be polite, tactful and courteous in dealing with the public and be neat in appearance;
• Able to perform mathematical and arithmetic computations with speed and accuracy;
• Able to perform all tasks with a minimum of supervision;
• Good knowledge of the methods, practices and principles entailed in accounts payable and payroll functions;
• Able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with department officials and other members of staff.

How to Apply:
Compensation: $36.67/hour Competition Number: 2025-34
Closing Date: April 29, 2025 at 4:30 pm
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