Senior Accounting Clerk - Accounts Payable (Full Time)

City of Chilliwack; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal corporation in British Columbia seeks a Senior Accounting Clerk whose role will involve managing accounts payable processing and supporting the finance department's operations. The ideal candidate should be experienced in accounting practices, possess strong supervisory skills, and be able to work with ERP software effectively. This permanent full-time position pays $40.44 per hour, and candidates should be able to handle financial records while ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education supplemented by post‑secondary courses in bookkeeping or accounting.
• Good knowledge of municipal accounting procedures and office practices.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and perform computations with speed.

Responsibilities

• Review accounts payable entries for accuracy and timing.
• Support the finance department's accounting functions.
• Prepare reconciliations and financial reports.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounting procedures

Customer service

Mathematical computations

Supervisory skills

Education

Grade 12 education

Post-secondary courses in bookkeeping or accounting

Tools

ERP software

Accounting machines

Job description

Job Title

2025-93 - Senior Accounting Clerk - Accounts Payable (Full Time)

Posting Information

Status: New

Opening Date: 2025-12-31

Closing Date: 2026-01-11

Department

Finance

Role Overview

The incumbent in this class assists management to achieve an efficient operation in the Finance Department through reliable performance of accounting functions and staff supervision as assigned, observing and complying with municipal policies, and statutory requirements ensuring the safety and security of confidential material/matters pertaining to the Department’s operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Review accounts payable entries, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, payments, and other financial records.
• Support the accounting function of the finance department in maintaining financial compliance and provide support to internal departments, management, and vendors.
• Prepare reconciliations such as the City’s bank accounts, GST/PST returns, and various financial reports as required.
• Prepare working papers and other reconciliations related to audit requirements; liaise with external auditors as necessary during the annual audit.
• Act as an ERP software super user as it pertains to Accounts Payable.
• Supervise staff as assigned, planning and assigning work and reviewing the same to ensure accuracy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Work the standard work week Monday to Friday; occasional overtime as authorized.
• Conduct accounting clerk "housekeeping" duties.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education supplemented by post‑secondary courses in bookkeeping or accounting.
• Good knowledge of the functions, practices and procedures, bylaws, policies and regulations pertaining to the operation of the Finance Department.
• Good knowledge of modern office practices and municipal accounting procedures and operations.
• Ability 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 tasks with minimal supervision.
• Able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with department officials and other members of the staff.
• Able to plan, direct and supervise work of subordinates.

Compensation

USD $40.44 per hour (2025 rate).

Employment Type

Permanent Full Time.

Union

Union dues deducted from source in accordance with the Collective Agreement.