Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk

City of Vancouver • Vancouver, BC

1d • CA$30 - CA$36 • Onsite

About The Position

This is elementary accounting work consisting of fairly complex clerical duties of some variety involving the processing of accounting records for the Vancouver Public Library. Responsibilities include the processing of all accounts payable/receivable transactions, adjusting library invoices of some complexity, and reconciling a petty cash fund and bank statements. Work is performed according to well-defined procedures and policies but an employee of this class does exercise independence of judgement and action on the more routine tasks, and errors in checking or processing accounts payables could result in unrecoverable amounts owing to the Department. The work is checked for accuracy and periodically reviewed by a supervisor for conformance to departmental practices and procedures.

Requirements

• Completion of grade twelve, including or supplemented by courses in bookkeeping and elementary accounting
• Sound knowledge of the methods, procedures and practices used in processing accounts payable/receivable transactions
• Sound knowledge of policies and procedures governing library invoicing procedures
• Working knowledge of the accounting principles, practices, and terminology and regulations governing departmental accounting systems
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office
• Working knowledge of office methods and procedures
• Ability to make arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy and maintain sustained attention to detail
• Ability to work with various accounting and non-accounting software applications related to the work
• A Police Information Check clearance is a condition of employment

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment in a professional accounting course such as CPA or the equivalent
• Some related experience

Responsibilities

• Processing of all accounts payable/receivable transactions
• Adjusting library invoices of some complexity
• Reconciling a petty cash fund and bank statements
• Timely and accurately processing invoices, credit notes, and accounts payable/receivable transactions in multiple systems and making related journal entries
• Preparing standardized accounting statements and reports of limited complexity
• Creating and maintaining spreadsheets related to work
• Communicating effectively and establishing and maintaining good working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and providing routine information and assistance on matters related to the work
• Working collaboratively in a team, prioritizing work, taking initiative to resolve issues, meeting tight deadlines and thriving in an evolving environment

Benefits

• Representing the community we serve is a priority at VPL. We are always seeking ways to support equity, diversity and inclusion in our work, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and identities to apply. Should you require an accommodation during the selection process, please provide details to the hiring committee if you are shortlisted.
• As part of a City of Reconciliation, we seek to reflect and celebrate Indigenous cultures, language and history, particularly those of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh people.

What This Job Offers

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