CLOSING DATE: 1:00pm, April 11, 2024

COMPETITION # SS-2023-85

ACCOUNTING CLERK - SECONDARY

Permanent Assignment

West Vancouver Secondary School

Effective immediately

35 hours per week; 12 months

Current salary Step 1: $28.72 / Step 2: $ 31.85

As of July 1, 2024, salary Step 1: 29.58 / Step 2: $32.81

Why West Vancouver Schools?

West Vancouver Schools, the premier place for learning, has a long-held reputation for excellence and innovation. Our motto endorses our vision that we aspire to provide the finest educational experience in the country for our children, our employees, our community, and our world. We support this vision in the work we do, and the drive to be the first and best is clear, both inside and outside the organization.Summary of Duties:

Reporting to the Manager Accounting and under the daily direction and guidance of the Principal, the Accounting- Secondary is responsible for the overall accounting for the schools finances including both school generated and district held operating funds; processes the acquisition of textbooks and school purchases; and working as a member of a team to ensure the timely resolution of general school requirements, using both computerized and manual systems, in accordance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures.The full job description is available on Inside45 for internal staff. External applicants can request a copy of the job description from the Human Resources Department; email: hr@wvschools.ca . Required Qualifications and Experience: Grade 12 Graduation

Completion of a recognized 2-year Diploma in Business Administration with a major in accounting and finance

Previous experience with accounting for and reporting on GST and PST

Good organizational, interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills

Working knowledge of office procedures and standard office equipment including Windows based office computer systems and software

Ability to analyze, interpret and use judgment in the resolution of problems

Ability to meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision

Minimum keyboarding speed of 40 wpm

Or An equivalent combination of training and experience

Desirable Qualifications and Experience: Knowledge of School District administrative software

Knowledge of School District operations

Previous experience with computerized accounting systems in a School District

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume via www.makeafuture.ca under West Vancouver Schools. Please note that email and fax applications will not be accepted. Please visit the Job Opportunities page on www.westvancouverschools.ca for more details on the application process. West Vancouver Schools is committed to an accessible recruitment process and is able to provide accommodation as required for applicants with identified needs. If you require any accommodations at any point during the recruitment process, please reach out to us at hr@wvschools.ca. We thank all interested applicants; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.Successful applicants not currently employed by West Vancouver Schools are required to sign a consent for Criminal Record Search to permit a criminal record review.