City of Courtenay

Finance Clerk

(6-month temporary)

The City of Courtenay invites applications for the position of 'Finance Clerk'. This is a temporary 6 month full time, union position subject to the terms and conditions in the collective agreement between the City and CUPE Local 556.

The Finance Clerk performs a variety of financial duties such as preparing utility and annual property and parcel tax levy billings; processing accounts payables and accounts receivables; performing general payroll support functions; performing general and specific bookkeeping and accounting tasks and maintains various record; and performing reception, telephone switchboard and cashier duties for City Hall.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
2-year Business Diploma (preferably with an Accounting option) or completion of second year equivalency of the Chartered Skilled Accounts (CPA) program
Relevant accounting, bookkeeping and/or payroll related certificates or memberships would be an asset
sound (3 years) experience in accounting and bookkeeping functions supplemented with reception and cash handling experience
thorough knowledge of various office equipment and office and financial computer software programs




sound knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping practices including double entry bookkeeping and reconciliation of accounts and sub-ledgers
sound knowledge of legislation and regulations governing general accounting practices
robust interpersonal, communication, organizational, time management, and computer and keyboarding skills
ability to accurately process and reconcile cash
ability to deal with public in a courteous and tactful manner
ability to work well as a member of a team and independently
ability to multi-task and cope effectively with deadlines
criminal record check

The current hourly wage rate is $38.43, plus an additional 12.4% in lieu, based on a minimum 35-hour work week (Schedule "A"). This temporary 6 month, full time, union position is available immediately.

The City of Courtenay is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those short listed will be contacted.

Notice Posted: July 30, 2025

Competition #26062

Closing Date: August 12, 2026
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🏢 City of Courtenay
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