Accounting Clerk 2

As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 92,000 residents. New Westminster is rich in history with a viable and thriving economy and has a population representative of the diversity of the region. The City is staffed by talented and dedicated employees who work together to achieve its strategic vision. We have earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations. The Finance Department is seeking an Accounting Clerk 2 to join their Treasury team! Reporting to the Manager of Financial Services, you will be supporting the City’s financial operations through a variety of accounting and administrative duties related to the municipality's treasury functions. The Accounting Clerk 2 will also collaborate with other municipal departments to provide support with transactional inquiries and reconciliation. Your key accountabilities include: Performs daily treasury operations, including monitoring cash flow, processing banking transactions, and maintaining adequate liquidity to support municipal operations. Reconciles bank and clearing accounts, investigates discrepancies, returned items, chargebacks, stale-dated cheques, potential fraudulent activity, and coordinates resolution with financial institutions and internal departments. Prepares and posts journal entries related to banking, cash managements, investments, and other treasury and financial transactions, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records. Assists with month-end and year-end processes, financial reporting, audits, cash flow forecasting, and the preparation of treasury-related working papers. Maintains accurate financial records and performs related accounting and administrative duties in accordance with municipal policies, procedures, and internal controls. Provides operational support and guidance to Finance staff on treasury procedures and provides backup for other accounting functions, including accounts payable and revenue and collections, as required. If you have the following qualifications and attributes, we want to hear from you! Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by bookkeeping and basic accounting courses, plus sound related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Enrolment or completion in a recognized professional accounting designation (CPA) program is considered an asset. Considerable knowledge of cash management, bank processes, and bank reconciliations. Considerable knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping principle and accounting practices. Considerable independence of judgement and the ability to enforce financial procedures. Ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently while applying and enforcing established financial policies, procedures, and internal controls. Experience using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and other computerized financial systems and databases. Working experience with JD Edwards is considered an asset. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to extract, reconcile, analyze, and report financial data. Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to address inquiries, resolve disputes, and enforce policies with tact, diplomacy, and professionalism. Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to present information clearly to diverse audiences. Ability to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check.

The Accounting Clerk 2 performs daily treasury operations, including cash flow monitoring, banking transactions, and bank reconciliations. They also support month-end and year-end financial processes, audits, and provide guidance on treasury procedures to other staff.

Candidates must have a Grade 12 diploma supplemented by bookkeeping and accounting courses, along with sound related experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems are required, while a CPA designation is considered an asset.

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• Cash management
• Bank reconciliation
• Double-entry bookkeeping
• Financial reporting
• Journal entries
• Treasury operations
• Microsoft Excel
• ERP systems
• JD Edwards
• Financial analysis
• Internal controls
• Customer service
• Communication skills
• Audit support
• Cash flow forecasting
• Treasury Operations
• Tactfulness
• Employee Relations
• Professionalism
• Financial Policy
• Diplomacy
• Administrative Functions
• Accounts Payable
• Accounting
• Bookkeeping
• Auditing
• Reconciliation
• Bank Reconciliations
• Financial Institution
• Internal Controls
• Strategic Planning
• Investments
• Cash Flow Forecasting
• Cash Management
• Chargeback
• Customer Service
• Economics
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Finance
• Financial Services
• Financial Systems
• Financial Data
• Financial Statements
• Leadership
• Market Liquidity
• Operations
• Writing
• Collections

• Finance & Accounting
• Government & Public Sector
• Administrative
• Accounting Clerk
• Accounting and Bookkeeping Clerks
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Formation minimale

Études secondaires

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

22 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine