Financial Assistant

Position: Financial Assistant

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING

Job Type: Full-Time Term Position (Medical Leave)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: $29.02 per hour (plus 13% in lieu of benefits)

JOB FUNCTION:

Perform the day-to-day processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll transactions to ensure that municipal finances are maintained in an effective up-to-date and accurate manner.

KEY DUTIES:

• Preparation and maintenance of payroll and all related reports and documentation.
• Preparation and maintenance of accounts payable.
• Preparation of accounts receivable and related records.
• Preparation of bank deposits
• Month-end reconciliations
• Assists at front counter reception duties as and when required.

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and maintaining general ledgers.
• Knowledge of payroll functions and procedures.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial and payroll information.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning financial and employee files.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The qualified candidate must be able to learn MAIS (Municipal Accounting Information System) and be proficient with Word and Excel.

EXPERIENCE:

Five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in working in a municipal government environment preferred.

Submit a detailed resume and cover letter to the attention of Rowena Atienza-Paquette, Director of Finance, or email or by facsimile to 846-9572 or to the Village Office at P.O. Box 220, 1415 Hankin Avenue, Telkwa, BC, V0J 2X0, by May 3, 2024.

A full job description is available at

APPLICATIONS MUST BE received by 4:00 p.m. on the closing date. Applications must be complete and include qualifications and experience relevant to this job.

The Village of Telkwa thanks all applicants for submitting their resumes; however, only those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.