Finance Clerk (6-month temporary)

Competition Number

26062

Department

Financial Services

Employment Type

Temporary Full-time Union

Salary

The current hourly wage rate is $38.43, plus an additional 12.4% in lieu

Posting Date

July 30, 2026 - 12:00pm

Closing Date

August 12, 2026 - 11:30pm

Posting

Open

The City of Courtenay invites applications for the position of " Finance Clerk ”. This is a temporary 6 month full-time, union position subject to the terms and conditions in the collective agreement between the City and CUPE Local 556.

The Finance Clerk performs a variety of financial duties such as preparing utility and annual property and parcel tax levy billings; processing accounts payables and accounts receivables; performing general payroll support functions; performing general and specific bookkeeping and accounting tasks and maintains various record; and performing reception, telephone switchboard and cashier duties for City Hall.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 2-year Business Diploma (preferably with an Accounting option) or completion of second year equivalency of the Chartered Professional Accounts (CPA) program
• Relevant accounting, bookkeeping and/or payroll related certificates or memberships would be an asset
• sound (3 years) experience in accounting and bookkeeping functions supplemented with reception and cash handling experience
• thorough knowledge of various office equipment and office and financial computer software programs
• sound knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping practices including double entry bookkeeping and reconciliation of accounts and sub-ledgers
• sound knowledge of legislation and regulations governing general accounting practices
• strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, time management, and computer and keyboarding skills
• ability to accurately process and reconcile cash
• ability to deal with public in a courteous and tactful manner
• ability to work well as a member of a team and independently
• ability to multi-task and cope effectively with deadlines
• criminal record check

The current hourly wage rate is $38.43, plus an additional 12.4% in lieu, based on a minimum 35-hour work week (Schedule “A”). This temporary 6 month, full-time, union position is available immediately.

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter no later than August 12, 2026. Submit your application . Interviews may be initiated prior to the closing date.

The City of Courtenay is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those short listed will be contacted.