Clerk - Accounts Payable Posting Scope: Internal / External Posted Date: October 13, 2026 Department: Finance Monday to Friday ( 35 hour work week) - Continuous (Full time) Salary: $38.18 per hour, Pay Grade 8 Employee Group: This is a CUPE Local 50 position WORK FROM HOME The successful candidate for this posting may be eligible for participation in a hybrid, work from home arrangement in alignment with the City's Work from Home Policy. Such arrangements are determined with each employee and subject to change based on operational needs and policy direction. The successful candidate for this vacancy would participate in a modified work week, earning a flex day off each bi-weekly period by working additional time each day.

Modified work weeks established in accordance with the CUPE Local 50 Collective Agreement and are subject to change. Perform clerical and accounting functions related to accounts payable. Process accounts payable invoices for payment by matching and verifying with purchase orders, requisitions and packing slips; process employee expense claims; verify for compliance with purchasing and accounts payable policies; calculate, maintain and reconcile standard contract hold-backs, discounts, travel advances, sales tax, rebates and credits; Resolve account, authorization, policy and purchase order discrepancies with buyers,



City departments and vendors; provide account and invoice information and summaries to various City departments on request; liaise with buyers and City departments regarding contract extensions or items going to tender; prepare reports and spreadsheets for financial analysis and reconciliations as required.

Prioritize and process completed invoices and credit notes for payment; process remittance of sales tax and carbon tax payable. Respond to enquiries from staff, user departments, customers, vendors and outside agencies relating to the purchasing card program, damage deposit refunds, payment of accounts, provide guidance to user departments on the financial system and related processes as they relate to accounts payable. Work is performed according to established policies and procedures and is reviewed upon completion.

Deviations from accounts payable policy or problems with work volume are referred to supervisor. Focus on a variety of source data and computer for short periods. (Office. Working level operation of current City related specialty software.

Provide technical guidance and advice to user departments. Deal effectively with the public and outside agencies.

Formal

Education, Training and Occupational Certification: High school graduation. May be requested to substitute in a more senior position. The City of Victoria is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services.

Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become. Individuals who are Indigenous, racialized, immigrants, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, or facing any additional barriers are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be available upon request throughout the application and selection process.

📌 Accounting Assistant (Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable) (Victoria)
🏢 The City Of Victoria
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