Accounting Clerk - General (part-time)

OPEN DATE:        June 25, 2025

CLOSING DATE:  4 pm Monday, July 7, 2025

DEPARTMENT:    Financial Services

DIVISION:            N/A

SECTION:            N/A

REPORTS TO:      Financial Services Supervisor

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About The Organization:

Located on the upper Sunshine Coast of British Columbia within the traditional territory of the Tla'amin First Nation, Powell River offers a mix of urban and rural living in a naturally beautiful setting.  Surrounded by mountains, lakes, natural forest and the ocean, Powell River offers something for every outdoor recreation enthusiast.  Powell River has a vibrant Arts and Culture community and hosts world class festivals and events.  Whether you are hiking the Sunshine Coast Trail, taking in the International Kathaumixw Choral Festival, exploring our historic Townsite, or connecting with the world in your home office, Powell River is a great place to live, work and play.  Helpful websites: City of Powell River  Tourism Powell River 

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists and relieves for the Accounting Clerk – Receivable, Accounting Clerk – Payable, Accounting Clerk – Payroll, and Senior Clerk – Property Tax/Utilities, and assists the Senior Accountants

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the Accounting Clerk – Receivable, Accounting Clerk – Payable, Accounting Clerk – Payroll, Senior Clerk – Property Tax/Utilities, and Senior Accountants as assigned
• Provides designated relief for the Accounting Clerk – Receivable, Accounting Clerk – Payable, Accounting Clerk – Payroll, and Senior Clerk – Property Tax/Utilities
• Maintains job-related records in accordance with the City’s Records Management Program
• Recommends and implements improvements to job-related policies, procedures, processes, and systems
• Documents all job-related processes
• Attends division safety talks, crew talks and required safety training; follows safe work procedures; reports hazards, injuries and near misses
• Maintains professional and technical requirements for the position
• Performs related duties as assigned
• Ability to approach work and relationships in a culturally sensitive and inclusive manner

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School (Grade 12)
• W.H.M.I.S. Certificate
• Minimum alphanumeric net data entry speed of 6000 keystrokes per hour
• Minimum net typing speed of 40 words per minute
• Intermediate spreadsheet software capabilities (Microsoft Excel)
• Basic word processing software capabilities (Microsoft Word)
• 2-year full-time Accounting Technician diploma from an accredited post secondary institution
• Able to operate job-related software programs, administrative systems and office technology

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of related experience
• Or an equivalent combination of experience and education

PAY RATE:

This is a union position with the current 2023 pay rate of $35.30 per hour as outlined in the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 798 Collective Agreement.

HOURS OF WORK:

8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, up to 7 hours per day, up to 35 hours per week.

Please note: This position is to provide support to cover for absences such as sick and vacation relief and requires availability for both short-notice and pre-scheduled work.

How To Apply:

If you are interested in this position:

1. Complete the questions contained in the application below.  NOTE: CUPE members must use their correct seniority date.  After completing the questions, click "Next".
2. Attach a cover letter and a resume as separate PDF or Word documents.  This is a mandatory requirement of the application process. 
3. Attach copies of degrees, diplomas, and certifications if applicable in one single PDF or Word document.
4. IMPORTANT: Each applicant must use an email address unique to them.

 We thank all applicants for their interest, however, we may choose to only acknowledge those applicants selected for interview.

The City of Powell River is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants may be required to participate in formal testing and interviews and to provide documentation to demonstrate and support their qualifications.