Finance Accounting Clerk at City of Cranbrook

Reporting to the Financial Services Manager, the Finance Accounting Clerk II is responsible for a variety of administrative and accounting functions including (but not limited to) providing support to the Tax & Accounts Receivable Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk and other Finance staff members.

POSTING TYPE: Internal

POSITION TYPE: Full-time

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week, as per schedule

DEPARTMENT

Financial Services

HOURLY RATE

$37.9065 to $39.8072 per hour, Pay Grade 5 – Schedule “A” Inside Employees

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Grade 12 Diploma or GED
• Two-year post-secondary Accounting Diploma, or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) years’ accounting experience, or work experience including: Processing accounts receivable; Processing accounts payable; and Analyzing and reconciling accounts.
• Municipal/government experience in accounting will be considered an asset.

SPECIFIC SKILLS

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Accurate and efficient written/keyboarding skills.
• Sound knowledge of accounting and office practices/procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and maintain accurate and complete documents, forms, and records.
• Ability to use computers and applications in a proficient manner, including accounting software, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise considerable tact, courtesy, and diplomacy when dealing with members of the public and staff.
• High degree of initiative and sound judgement.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Police Information Check

CLOSING DATE: 06/23/2026