2024-132 Accounting Clerk II (Casual) Municipality: City of Chilliwack This posting closed on November 7, 2024 at 4:30 PM Job ID: 2024-132 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Finance Job Description: Overview If you are an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who demonstrates initiative and want to work for a forward-thinking, creative employer, then this opportunity is for you! The Finance Department with the City of Chilliwack, a growing and vibrant community of 100,000 located 100 kilometers east of Vancouver, is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the casual position of Accounting Clerk II (Casual). Are you the one we’re looking for? The City of Chilliwack takes great pride in its focus on providing excellent service to its citizens and we are looking for a like-minded person to join our team. In this role in Finance, you will assist in the efficient operation of the Department through reliable performance in clerical and accounting duties; observing and complying with municipal policies and ensuring the safety and security of confidential material/matters pertaining to the Department’s operation. In addition to your excellent interpersonal skills, you are a highly motivated individual that is goal-oriented and can work efficiently with a varied workload. You are also a critical thinker with a demonstrated ability to problem solve. Duties: REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Bookkeeping/accounting courses with two years of experience OR an equivalent of experience and training. • Basic knowledge of the functions, methods, rules, procedures, bylaws, regulations and policies pertaining to Municipal Government; • Basic knowledge of the methods, practices and principles entailed in bookkeeping functions and maintenance of accounting records. • Sound knowledge of business English, spelling and punctuation; • Able to be polite, courteous and tactful in dealing with the public and be neat in appearance; • Able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with department officials, department heads and other members of the staff; • Able to process a variety of confidential material with discretion and integrity; and, • The employee shall be responsible for performing tasks associated with general "housekeeping" duties associated with the assigned project Salary: $35.26 per hour (2024 rate) Additional Information: In this position you work the standard work week of Monday to Friday in accordance with the hours specified, but must be flexible should the assigned project include weekend and/or evening work, or overtime hours. The hourly rate for this position is $35.26. We offer a great work environment that prides itself on employee satisfaction. Address: 8550 Young Road Chilliwack, BC V2P 8A4 Opening Date: October 31, 2024 08:30 AM Closing Date: November 7, 2024 04:30 PM Back