Accounting Assistant

Position Details Posting Information Posting Number CK53948P Position Title Accounting Assistant - Payroll (2 year term) No. of Staff Required 1 Position Type Term If Term position, enter length of Term in months 24 Position Groups CUPE Civic Division Corporate Services (DV124) Department Controller (DP268) Department Name Financial Services Branch Accounting Operations (BR127) Organizational Information Purpose of your Position - Non Union Classification Summary - Union The City of Kelowna has an amazing opportunity for you We are looking for an Accounting Assistant for our Payroll team in Financial Services. Payroll is fun and rewarding when working with this team One of the most important roles at the City, our Payroll team provides exceptional customer service and legislative compliance in a fast paced, detail-oriented environment. This position provides a great opportunity to expand your skills like collaboration, helping people, looking beyond the transaction and to develop your payroll knowledge. Once here, you could also expand your knowledge in different areas: legal compliance, journal entries, reconciliations, analysis, project support and various other duties. An Accounting Assistant prepares, processes and reconciles financial accounts, statements and records in support of financial reporting and accounting systems. Duties - Union Calculates and prepares summaries of various accounts related to departmental operations. Ensures accuracy of financial transactions. Prepares documentation for posting transactions and checks output for accuracy. Applies payments on accounts. Analyzes and reconciles accounts and records. Acts as a prime point of contact for the public and internal staff on financial enquiries, payments and collections. Participates on special project teams. Performs system set-up and testing. Provides peer training. Processes and drafts invoices and work orders. Participates in cross-training, organizes meetings and records minutes, and provides reception services. Compiles and analyzes statistics, processes and drafts correspondence and reports. Results and Activities - Non union Credentials - Union Post-secondary certificate in accounting or related field Experience Knowledge - Non Union Skills & Abilities - Non Union Competencies Responsibility/Accountability Teamwork Computer Literacy Service Excellence Attention to Detail Posting Text Physical Demands Special Instructions to Applicant Additional Hiring Information Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on January 13, 2026.Please note this position will be in the Payroll branch of Financial Services. Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as “other documents”. Please ensure that you have a resume and cover letter to attach, as these are required documents when applying to this posting. Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply. Positions that become vacant within the same classification may be filled as a result of this posting if the vacancy occurs within 30 days of closing. The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging. Pay Rate Starts at $35.39 per hour with a 2-step progression to $37.54 per hour plus 14% in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits Posting Date 01/07/2026 Closing Date 01/27/2026 Days of Work Monday - Friday Standard Hours per Day 7 Hours of Work 8 am to 4 pm Work Location CITY HALL Specify Work Location Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents Other Document 1 Other Document 2