Accounting Clerk (Auxiliary)

Accounting Clerk

$39.68-$40.93/hour

Auxiliary ($34.81- $35.90/hr plus 14% in lieu of benefits)
2026 Rates - Pay Grade 5

We acknowledge and respect that the District of Oak Bay lies in the traditional territory of the lakwal)an people, known today as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, and that their historic connections to these lands continue to this day.

The District of Oak Bay is a picturesque seaside community located within the Greater Victoria Region, with a population of +18,000. While offering all the amenities of a large metropolitan urban centre, Oak Bay has succeeded in maintaining all the peacefulness and charm of a small community. Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life, with kilometers of spectacular ocean shoreline, brilliant beaches, parks and greenspace, quaint tree-lined streets and vibrant, boutique villages just beyond their doorsteps.

The Finance Department is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented professional to join Team Oak Bay as an Accounting Clerk. If you take pride in accuracy, enjoy working with numbers, and value contributing to your community, this is a great opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment. In this role, you'll work closely with colleagues across departments to help deliver efficient financial services and ensure the integrity of Oak Bay's financial operations.

The Accounting Clerk performs varied clerical work of moderate complexity dealing with cash, accounts receivables, account payables, as well as processes and maintains accounting information relating to the functions of the Finance Department. The Accounting Clerk reports to the Manager of Financial Operations and is responsible for the preparation of invoices for payment, payroll input and reconciliation, and producing and maintaining financial information. Working within established guidelines, the incumbent exercises some independence of judgment and refers difficult or unusual problems to the Manager of Financial Operations. The Accounting Clerk also assists in the training of other clerks within Financial Services.

This is an auxiliary position represented by CUPE Local 374 with hours scheduled on an on-call, as needed basis.

Our ideal candidate has completed secondary school, supplemented their education with basic bookkeeping courses, and brings at least two years of recent accounting experience, including handling and balancing cash and performing account reconciliations.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, continued career and professional development opportunities, employee engagement events, work-life balance, and staff membership. An employer of choice, the District of Oak Bay is committed to fostering a culture of empowerment, accountability, and teamwork.

If your qualifications and experience align with our needs, we want to hear from you! Please apply in confidence by 4:30 p.m. on August 17, 2026, with a resume and cover letter to:  View email address on civicjobs.ca

A detailed job description can be found on our website at  which outlines in greater detail the key accountabilities and required qualifications.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have been shortlisted and require accommodation throughout the hiring process, we would be pleased to discuss how to best accommodate your needs.