Accounting Clerk

District of Barriere

Accounting Clerk

FULL TIME PERMANENT POSITION CUPE900
INTERNAL / EXTERNAL POSTING
Department: Financial Services
Position Type: Full Time Regular, Union (CUPE 900)
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

Due to an impending retirement, the District of Barriere is looking for a full-time Accounting Clerk to join its office team.

The position reports to the Chief Financial Officer, takes direction from the senior management team, and performs a variety of financial service functions at the District Office including accounts payable, payroll, accounts receivable, utility billing, property taxes, cemetery, and responding to public inquiries.

Key Responsibilities

• Process all Payroll functions for employees, elected officials, and fire department members (~40 payroll accounts)
• Process all Accounts Payable invoices including reconciliation (~100 A/P transactions monthly)
• Process the quarterly Utility Billing (~900 accounts) and all Accounts Receivables (~300 monthly transactions) including adjustments and reconciling accounts
• Collate, research, and prepare for review by the CFO Property Tax information including preparation of tax notices, preparation of letters and other information to property owners including Home Owner Grant (HOG) information
• Regularly download BC Assessment data and upload to financial software as needed
• Maintain integrity of all property ownership and billing information
• Process cemetery entries and maintain integrity of cemetery information database
• Prepare and process journal entries under the direction of the CFO
• Provide assistance to the CFO for audit preparation, account reconciliations, and annual financial reporting
• Collate, research, and prepare for review by the CFO grant reconciliation and reporting
• Collate, research, and prepare for review by the CFO reporting for insurance claims
• Provide front counter and reception assistance when required
• Other related duties as may be required from time to time

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of 2 years of recognized accounting program, and/or progression in an accredited accounting program
• Minimum of four years’ work experience in a similar finance or accounting position
• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation or similar education will be considered an asset
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Knowledge of municipal related finance legislation and practices. Certification in Local Government Administration will be considered an asset
• Strong accounting software skills are essential. Experience with Muniware / Catalis ERP software is preferred
• Strong working knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams
• Must be able to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Must be able to deal tactfully with the public and elected officials
• Must be confident, flexible, and able to multi-task
• Must be able to handle changing priorities and manage time and tasks effectively
• May be required to work weekends or overtime from time to time to meet financial deadlines
• Must maintain an excellent quality of service and high degree of accuracy in their work
• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills – both verbal and written
• Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License, with access to private transportation (reimbursable as per the Collective Agreement). A Driver’s License abstract may be required annually.

This is a C.U.P.E. Local 900 position with a wage of $34.00 per hour plus an excellent benefits package including Municipal Pension Plan. An equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered. Funding for training and other appropriate courses will also be provided for the right candidate who may be taking their next step in their finance career.

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume and references, in confidence, by email only to jobs@barriere.ca no later than 9:00 a.m., May 5, 2025. We thank all applicants; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.