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SalaryThe Municipality of North Cowichan (population 31,900) is located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Southern Vancouver Island, between Nanaimo and Victoria. Our communities of Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay and the South End are home to a multitude of artistic, cultural and outdoor recreational activities. The Municipality provides a stable and varied work environment, competitive pay and benefits.
We are inviting applications from candidates with the proven skills, qualifications and abilities for the position of Accounting Clerk 2 - Accounts Payable on a temporary, full time basis for approximately 8 months or until the return of the incumbent. If you are self-motivated, looking to take on a new challenge where you can make a difference, enjoy both responsibility and accountability with one of British Columbia's most inclusive and environmentally conscious municipalities, we look forward to receiving your application!
This is an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to perform a broad range of duties assisting in the Accounts Payable functions, including invoice entry, reconciliations and Accounts Payable reporting. The successful candidate must possess strong work ethics, perform tasks accurately, and be achievement oriented. Deployment to other duties may be required from time to time.
Required Skill, Qualifications, and Abilities
- Completion of Grade 12.
- Three (3) years related municipal office experience, including an ability to undertake basic accounting functions.
- Possession and maintenance of a valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's License; a satisfactory current driver's abstract will be required.
- Demonstrable keyboard skills with a minimum speed of 50 wpm.
- Demonstrable written and oral communication skills, public relations skills, and practical problem solving ability.
- Demonstrable ability to work within a VADIM and Windows environment, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, filing and recordkeeping.
- Demonstrable ability to complete multiple tasks in a demanding multi-faceted environment.
- Independence of judgment, and a capability of working with minimal supervision.
This is a unionized position (CUPE Local 358) and the collective agreement may be viewed on our website.
Candidates being considered will be required to undergo a comprehensive evaluation of skills, qualifications, and abilities. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a police information check.
