Town of Princeton

Accounting Clerk

Closing Date: Internal applicants – November 14, 2022
External applicants – November 25, 2022
Rate of Pay: $29.67 per hour (as per CUPE, Local 608, Princeton Civic Employees Collective Agreement)
Days/Hours: Monday to Friday / 35 hours per week

Reporting to the Manager of Accounting and HR Services, this position is responsible for assisting in maintaining financial records for the Town of Princeton in conformance with municipal standards as well as performing Accounts Payable functions including controlling and processing of accounts payable invoices, processing accounts receivables, processing payroll, preparing various analyses of accounts or expenditures and various other financial responsibilities.

Duties Include:

• Receive invoices related to lawful purchases and ensure proper approval is received prior to payment.
• Coordinates the distribution and receipt of monthly purchasing card statements and processes them in computerized accounting system.
• Batches and codes other invoices as assigned by the Manager for data entry.
• May be required to assume the Administrative Clerk functions during absences and leaves.
• Enters accounts payable source documents into the computerized accounting system and ensures batch is accurate and balanced.
• Reviews audit trails for accuracy.
• Reconciles and closes sub-ledger to general ledger control accounts.
• Prepares requests for billing recoveries as required.
• Prepares account reconciliations and analysis to various general ledger accounts.
• Performs other related work as required.
• All persons employed by the Town will be required to assist the Town in providing necessary Town services.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school graduation.
• Experience in a multi-divisional organization.
• Minimum one year experience with a computerized accounting system.
• A combination of related education and experience may be considered.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Computer and related software, general office equipment.
• Proficient with calculator and scanning equipment.
• Working knowledge of municipal and departmental regulations, procedures and Town purchasing policy.
• Ability to exercise courtesy and tact in exchange of information with other Town employees, the public and suppliers.
• Ability to maintain visual attention and concentration.
• Ability to produce neat and accurate work.
• Ability to use related computer applications such as iCity, OUTLOOK, WORD.
• Proficient abilities and experience using spreadsheet software EXCEL.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 2 years’ experience in a municipal setting.
• Accounting diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution or equivalent.

Conditions of Employment:

• Provide a criminal record check.

  
  

TO APPLY:
Please submit your resume, quoting the “Accounting Clerk” to: Human Resources, Town of Princeton using one of the following methods:

• Email: jwilliams@princeton.ca
• In person, deliver to 151 Vermilion Ave, Princeton BC
• Mail: PO Box 670, Princeton BC, V0X 1W0
• By Fax: (250) 295-3477

Internal applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest along with a resume.

By making application, you are authorizing the Town of Princeton to verify, through whatever means deemed appropriate, any information included in your applicant profile.

The Town of Princeton wishes to thank all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please!