Accounting Clerk 1

City of Burnaby • Burnaby, BC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position works in the Accounting organizational unit. This is accounting work of some complexity and clerical work of considerable variety in processing and maintaining accounting and financial records. An incumbent of this class processes accounts payable and receivable transactions, performs invoice analysis through reconciliation of vendor statements and discrepancies, ensures the accuracy of account and tax coding applications, and maintains a variety of departmental files. The incumbent follows well defined processes and procedures and exercises considerable independence of judgement on resolving issues and reconciling various accounts, while errors may result in financial losses to the organization. The more unusual or difficult problems are referred to a supervisor, who reviews work for accuracy and conformance to established accounting practices and procedures. Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by accounting and tax courses, plus sound related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Sound knowledge of the rules, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to the work.
• Sound knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of accounting methods and procedures, including journals, ledgers, trial balance.
• Working knowledge of tax applications on accounting transactions.
• Ability to understand and carry out established accounting procedures.
• Ability to process financial information and make arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to control and balance accounts and ledgers.
• Ability to maintain sustained attention to detail with high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to deal effectively with vendors, staff and the public and provide information and assistance as requested.

Nice To Haves

• Skill in the use of various financial software applications related to the work is an asset (ERP Software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Processes accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Performs invoice analysis through reconciliation of vendor statements and discrepancies.
• Ensures the accuracy of account and tax coding applications.
• Maintains a variety of departmental files.
• Resolves issues and reconciles various accounts.
• Refers unusual or difficult problems to a supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED