Accounting Clerk 1

Accounting Clerk 1

Competition No: 2025-AC1

Duration: Auxiliary

Salary: $29.48 + 12% in lieu of benefits (2024 Rates)

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Last Updated: 1/30/25

The goal of the City of Burnaby and its employees is to consistently deliver first class service and services to our community. With this in mind, we hire people who share the same passion, those with the drive and determination to grow with and contribute to our already exceptional team. People like you!

Our Finance Department is looking for a data-driven and community-minded individual to join our team as an auxiliary Accounting Clerk 1. Reliability is key in Finance, whether it's our team members relying on each other for accurate information, or the City relying on our financial acumen to deliver its programs and services. Integrity is one of our values and you'll thrive here if you pay diligent attention to details, pride yourself on being accurate, and take accountability for your work. Your responsibilities include data entry for accounting transactions; general accounting procedures such as Accounts Payable and Receivable; preparing invoices; preparing batches for processing; input, scanning and filing; and simple account reconciliation. You'll perform related work as required.

To qualify, you are required to have completed Grade 12 including or supplemented by bookkeeping and commercial courses plus sound related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. You are detailed oriented with experience in data input and verification procedures and also understand modern office practices, are familiar with relevant software to process financial information with speed and accuracy. You're an effective communicator and know that great communication between your co-workers and those outside of Finance is vital to helping the department run smoothly. This is important since you'll be relaying basic information to internal and external contacts in a way that's both accurate and professional. This is a fast-paced work environment where you can apply your meticulous and analytical nature, and you'll work with like-minded individuals who work speedily and accurately. You'll take great satisfaction in knowing your hard work and dedication will support not only the Finance department, but the community at large.

Hourly Wage: $29.48 + 12% in lieu of benefits (2024 Rates).

Hours of Work: This is an auxiliary position, and hours and shifts are dependent on operational requirements and are scheduled by the department on an as needed basis. Our current required operational schedule for this opportunity is 70 hours bi-weekly, Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Location: West Building

Please apply online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. Please apply online by February 10, 2025.

The City of Burnaby acknowledges that we are on the ancestral and unceded homelands of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Sníchim speaking peoples, and we are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.

Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.