Accounting Clerk 1 at City of Surrey

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Employment Status

Union - CUPE Local 402 - Term (12 months)
Scope

The Accounting Clerk 1 is responsible for routine accounting and clerical work, including, processing and reconciling hired equipment invoices, processing contract payments, and handling monthly purchase-card (Visa) reconciliations. This position reports to the Business Enhancement Department in the Engineering Department at the Surrey Operations Centre.
Responsibilities

Process refund requests.
Generate invoices and collecting payments.
Reconciliation and adjustment of sub ledger accounts.
Process timely and accurate data entry.
Process payments according to city policies.
Prepare year-end working papers.
Other job duties may be assigned according to operational requirements. The Accounting Clerk 1 will communicate frequently with other City departments and external parties to provide assistance and answer general enquiries.
Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:
Grade 12, supplemented by a minimum of one accounting course equivalent to a current introductory course at college, technical institute, or professional accounting designation program.
A minimum of two (2) years of recent clerical and/or accounting experience.

In addition, you will have:
Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
Good computer and calculator skills.
Basic knowledge of accounting including journals, ledgers, trial balance and accounting transactions.
Good working knowledge of financial software and PC applications, including Excel and Word.
The ability to meet deadlines.
Other Information

Number of Job Openings: 1
Pay Grade: 15 Pay Steps Hourly Rate (2024 Rates) Step 1 $31.97 Step 2 $32.90 Step 3 $33.50 Step 4 $34.75
Conditions of Employment

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Closing Date

This job will be posted until November 18, 2025.
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