The Greater Victoria School District provides public educational services to over 20,000 students in the Greater Victoria Area, encompassing six municipalities. To provide this service, the District has a current operating budget of $210 million and employs approximately 3,500 staff; which includes, teachers, principals and vice-principals, support staff, psychologists, speech and language pathologists and exempt managerial staff.

The Accounts Clerk performs a variety of routine and non-routine accounting functions in support of the school administrative team. Responsibilities include accounts payable, accounts receivable, monitoring school budgets, reconciling bank accounts, maintaining accurate financial records and allocating purchasing card expenses. The Accounts Clerk – Schools must be able to perform these and other duties while working in a busy school office environment with constant interruptions; yet still meeting the needs of students, parents and teachers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience :

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Completion of Financial Accounting 1 and Financial Accounting 2 or equivalent
• Two (2) years’ specific financial accounting experience in a large automated financial department
• Proficiency with Excel spreadsheets, database management systems and word processing applications
• Broad knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Broad knowledge of office procedures, business and communication skills
• Must demonstrate bookkeeping competency by passing a related district test

This position falls within the CUPE 947 Collective Agreement at a pay rate of $31.23 per hour plus a comprehensive benefits package after successful completion of probation. For a complete job description please click .