Finance Clerk - Revenues

DISTRICT OF SECHELT
Competition No. 2024-09
Finance Clerk - Revenues
Nature of the Position
Reporting to the Manager of Financial Services, the Finance Clerk administers the District’s accounts receivables processes including annual property taxes, associated tax deferrals and all other revenue collections. The Finance Clerk provides these services in an effective manner while ensuring the District’s finances are current and that the payments and charges due to the District are collected and received within established time frames.
Essential Competencies
Applicants must have completed Grade 12 (or equivalent); have completed a post-secondary payroll/accounting program; and have a minimum of 2 years related work experience, preferably in a municipal government setting.
Applicants must be detail orientated, customer focused, highly motivated and efficient. This position has many deadlines that require exceptional time management and communication skills, while maintaining professionalism and tact. Applicants must have a high level of proficiency in financial and payroll software and MS Office applications.
Preferred Competencies
Knowledge of municipal government financial operations, specifically administering and collection of property tax revenues is preferred. Working knowledge of Vadim accounting systems, is an asset. Enrolment or membership in the Canadian Payroll association or a recognized accounting program is preferred.
Working Conditions
This is a regular, full-time unionized position within the BCGEU. Wage for the position is set at Grid Level 9, $33.24 – $36.93 per hour plus an attractive benefits package. Hours of work are 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The District supports employment equity in accordance with the Human Rights Code of BC.
Applications
Qualified applicants are invited to apply online at www.sechelt.ca/careers or submit a current resume and cover letter to Julia Wood, HR Advisor by email to hr@sechelt.ca
This competition will remain open until 4:30 PM on Monday, April 15, 2024.
The District supports employment equity in accordance with the Human Rights Code of B.C. (12.1)