The role: Reporting to the Controller and taking direction from the Senior Accountant the Accounting Clerk II performs diverse financial and clerical tasks with a strong focus on customer service while providing cross-coverage within the financial services department. Daily tasks involve processing property taxes utilities accounts payables and accounts receivables alongside cashier duties journal entries and account reconciliations. The role ensures compliance with municipal policies bylaws and external regulations while managing correspondence and maintaining record systems.

What we offer: The rate of pay for this CUPE bargaining unit position is $35.51 per hour based on a 35-hour work week. We offer a comprehensive advantages package which includes 3 weeks paid vacation extended health and dental coverage a defined pension plan life insurance and short-term disability coverage. This is a fully on-site role (no remote or hybrid options available) which is eligible for our Versatile Work Options Program.

Accounting Clerk II - Job Description

Qualifications :

Education/Training
Grade 12 or equivalent

Experience




Minimum three (3) years of basic general accounting experience in one or more of: accounts receivable accounts payable journal entries.
Cash handling and customer service experience.

Preferred Criteria
Experience working in local government.
Experience with Tempest and Vadim software programs for municipalities.
Successful completion of a post-secondary bookkeeping or accounting course

Unusual Working Conditions
Additional deadline pressure and heavy volume of work at various times.
Dealing with difficult people.

Additional Information :

Posting Date: October 15 2026

Closing Date and Time: October 29 2026

Posting Number: 26-071

When you apply: You will be asked to upload a cover letter and resume as part of the application process. You may also be asked to answer some screening questions related to the position.

Questions about this position Email

Work from home :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

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🏢 City of Campbell River
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