Financial Assistant

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Telkwa, British Columbia, Canada Village of Telkwa Full time

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 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.