Accounting Clerk II - (26-061) External Closes Sep 3/26
About The Position
The City of Campbell River is searching for an Accounting Clerk II to join our Finance Team in this permanent full-time position of 35 hours per week. The role performs diverse financial and clerical tasks with a strong focus on customer service, while providing cross-coverage within the financial services department. Daily tasks involve processing property taxes, utilities, accounts payables, and accounts receivables, alongside cashier duties, journal entries, and account reconciliations. The role ensures compliance with municipal policies, bylaws, and external regulations while managing correspondence and maintaining record systems.
Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Minimum three (3) years of basic general accounting experience in one or more of: accounts receivable, accounts payable, journal entries.
- Cash handling and customer service experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in local government.
- Experience with Tempest and Vadim software programs for municipalities.
- Successful completion of a post-secondary bookkeeping or accounting course
Responsibilities
- Processing property taxes, utilities, accounts payables, and accounts receivables
- Performing cashier duties
- Making journal entries
- Performing account reconciliations
- Ensuring compliance with municipal policies, bylaws, and external regulations
- Managing correspondence
- Maintaining record systems
- Providing cross-coverage within the financial services department
Benefits
- 3 weeks paid vacation
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Defined pension plan
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
