accountant West Vancouver
Job description
West Vancouver Schools is looking for a permanent Accounting Clerk!
Location: West Vancouver Secondary School, 1750 Mathers Avenue, West Vancouver
Start Date: Immediately
Schedule: 35 hours per week; fully in-office.
Salary Range: $26.90-$31.85 per hour.
Why West Vancouver Schools?
In addition to a competitive salary, we are able to offer comprehensive benefits through Pacific Blue Cross, including extended health and dental, group RRSP matching, and MPP (Municipal Pension Plan).
West Vancouver Schools, the premier place for learning, has a long-held reputation for excellence and innovation. Our motto endorses our vision that we aspire to provide the finest educational experience in the country – for our children, our employees, our community and our world. We support this vision in the work we do, and the drive to be the first and best is clear, both inside and outside the organization.
Summary of Duties:
Reporting to the Manager Accounting and under the daily direction and guidance of the Principal, the Accounting Clerk - Secondary is responsible for the overall accounting for the school’s finances including both school generated and district held operating funds; processes the acquisition of textbooks and school purchases; and working as a member of a team to ensure the timely resolution of general school requirements, using both computerized and manual systems, in accordance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures.
The full job description is available on Inside45 for internal staff. External applicants can request a copy of the job description from the Human Resources Department; email: [email protected].
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Grade 12 Graduation
- Completion of a recognized 2 year Diploma in Business Administration with a major in accounting and finance
- Previous experience with accounting for and reporting on GST and PST
- Good organizational, interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills
- Working knowledge of office procedures and standard office equipment including Windows based office computer systems and software
- Ability to analyze, interpret and use judgment in the resolution of problems
- Ability to meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision
- Minimum keyboarding speed of 40 wpm
Or
- An equivalent combination of training and experience
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
- Knowledge of School District administrative software
- Knowledge of School District operations
- Previous experience with computerized accounting systems in a School District
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume via www.makeafuture.ca under West Vancouver Schools. Please note that email and fax applications will not be accepted. Please visit the Job Opportunities page on www.westvancouverschools.ca for more details on the application process.
We thank all interested applicants; however, only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Successful applicants not currently employed by West Vancouver Schools are required to sign a “consent for Criminal Record Search” to permit a criminal record review.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $26.90-$31.85 per hour
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- West Vancouver, BC V7V 2G7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (preferred)
- Bookkeeping: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
