Regional District of Mount Waddington

Finance Clerk

Department: Finance
Status: 2 Temporary Full-Time positions / 35 hours per week
Posting Date: Monday, November 9, 2026
Posting Number: 202610-03
Posting Type: External – Bargaining Unit
Wage Range: $30.11 - 36.62/hour

Position Overview

- The Regional District of Mount Waddington (RDMW) seeks two temporary full-time Finance Clerks to support daily financial operations, process transactions accurately, follow internal controls, and provide timely reporting.
- Both unionized positions are 35 hours per week and are governed by the Collective Agreement between RDMW and USW Local 1-1937.
- One position is for 12 months, from December 2026 to December 2027. The other is for 4 months, from February 2027 to June 2027.
- Under the Collective Agreement, the wage range is $30.11 - 36.62/hour, effective November 1, 2026.
- The Finance Clerks report directly to the Leader of Finance / Controller & CAO/CFO and support the Senior Finance Clerk in maintaining efficient municipal financial operations.
- Duties include advanced accounting support, financial operations oversight, complex reconciliations, payroll management, and audit-ready reporting.
- The Finance Clerks work with vendors, residents, and internal teams to maintain reliable financial systems.
- Neither position has supervisory authority.

Key Responsibilities

- Enter daily financial data into the computerized accounting system.
- Accounts Receivable: prepare invoices, collect payments, produce reports, code and enter data, and maintain the purchase requisition system.
- Accounts Payable:



review and verify invoices, code and enter data, maintain general ledger records, process cheque runs, and produce reports.
- Payroll: maintain the payroll journal and computerized records, enrol current employees, administer benefits, prepare Records of Employment, remit payments to the Receiver General, and handle annual reporting, Superannuation, WCB, T4s, and other payroll reports.
- Month-End: reconcile bank accounts, clear suspense accounts, and assist with reporting.
- Cash Receipting: prepare bank deposits, control petty cash, and maintain the cash receipt journal.
- Support the Leader of Finance / Controller & CAO/CFO with financial operations, process improvements, and audits.
- Provide general office administrative support as needed.
- Carry out other assigned duties.

Core Competencies

- Accountability
- Professionalism
- Transparency
- Collaboration
- Communication

Role‑Specific

- Financial Analysis
- Technical Expertise
- Quality Assurance

Qualifications

- A diploma in Accounting, Business, Finance, or equivalent; a related bachelor's degree with relevant financial experience; or an equivalent combination of education, qualifications, and experience will be considered.
- At least three years of accounting or bookkeeping experience with computerized systems.
- Proficient in Excel and accounting software.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Experience in government, municipal, or related financial operations is an asset.
- A Criminal Records Check is required.

📌 Finance Clerk (Canada)
🏢 Regional District of Mount Waddington
📍 Canada