**POSTING: 4054684

JOB SUMMARY:** An employee hired to perform a multitude of tasks and duties pertaining to the organization and maintenance of school district accounting records, statements and reports and assisting with payroll when required, under the direct supervision of the Manager of Finance.

POSITION : TEMPORARY until the return of the incumbent or August 31, 2027

HOURS OF WORK : 35 hrs/wk. - 12-month position

WAGE RATE : As per CUPE agreement $32.10

Qualifications Required

- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Valid British Columbia Driver’s License may be required.
- Business Administration Diploma or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of two years’ experience in an accounting environment
- Minimum of two years’ experience in computer software, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets (Excel), computer payroll systems and e­mail.

Must Have The Ability To

- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Be self-directive, flexible and work independently.
- Solve problems related to the position.
- Develop effective work methods to handle assigned tasks.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work under pressure, e.g. multi­task and meet deadlines

Responsibilities And Duties

- Produce and distribute various accounting reports and develop reports when required.
- Accountable for accurate completion and processing of accounting functions, such as accounts payable & receivable,



general ledger entries, reconciliations and purchase cards.
- Develop effective work methods to handle assigned tasks.
- Responsible to meet required deadlines.
- Liaise with school personnel and various agencies.
- Accountable for accurate completion and processing of payroll functions, which may include assisting district Payroll and Benefit Coordinators with: data entry from employee timesheets, tracking employee eligibility for perks, maintaining spreadsheets, receiving, sorting and stamping payroll mail, answering the phone and transmitting messages, properly maintaining filing system of current and archived records
- Perform other job-related duties

All applications must be submitted through Make Future to be considered for the position. Applications should include a cover letter, resume, certificates and at least three (3) professional references, preferably from current supervisors. When applying for positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to provide details of their qualifications. Please include copies of all relevant certificates or diplomas. The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Records Review Act. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For more information about this posting, please contact Amanda Skene, HR Coordinator. [email protected]

📌 Accounting/ Payroll Clerk (Cranbrook)
🏢 School District 5 Southeast Kootenay
📍 Cranbrook