Finance Clerk

The Abbotsford Police Department, with staff strength in excess of 300, is committed to making Abbotsford the safest city in BC. Through continuous improvement and innovation, we strive to provide the highest quality of service to our growing community.

The Finance Clerk is a full-time, unionized position responsible for performing accounting and clerical duties related to preparing and analyzing payroll for all Department employees, purchasing, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Main Duties:

• Maintains records for every employee pertaining to all matters of payroll related correspondence
• Verifies information entered into the scheduling and payroll systems to ensure accuracy prior to completion of each pay period, and perform data adjustments as necessary
• Creates and distributes payroll information and reports as required
• Prepares and facilitates purchase orders, following up with internal customers and vendors as required
• Processes accounts receivable billings for cost recovery and follows up as necessary
• Prepares accounting related reports or charts and assists in special reporting projects
• Reviews various expense reimbursement requests for conformity to policies and procedures
• Provides support to staff for issues related to scheduling or accounting software system

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Minimum of three years related accounting, payroll and/or purchasing experience in a complex computerized systems environment
• Diploma in Accounting or Finance (2 years/60 credits) from an accredited post-secondary institution, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Knowledge of accounting practices, procedures and methods as well as statistical and analytical principles
• Thorough knowledge of and proficiency in MS Office, spreadsheets, databases and financial software
• Prepares accurate and detailed reports
• Performs duties with a high degree of accuracy, timeliness, efficiency and attention to detail
• Good communication skills, both written and oral, in order to be effective in requesting or delivering information
• Applies logic and sound judgment in prioritizing workload and multi-tasking

 
Hourly rate ranges from $32.82- $36.25 with 35 hours per work week. Applicants will be interviewed in order to assess the required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for the position. The successful candidate must obtain and maintain an enhanced security clearance, which includes a polygraph test. If this opportunity matches your qualifications and expectations, please apply online at Abbotsford Police Department (abbypd.ca).

Closing date: May 23rd, 2024

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
 
The Abbotsford Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage diversity.
 
The Abbotsford Police Department is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to Individuals with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at
604-864-4787.

Organization: Abbotsford Police Department

Region: Lower Mainland

Posted: May 9, 2024, 1:39 pm

Expires: May 23, 2024, 4:30 pm

Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Job Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
Rate: $32.82 to $36.25 Hour