CLK 09R - Accounts Payable Clerk

The Team
The Accounting Operations Section provides a range of financial and accounting services to the ministry. The financial and accounting services provided include: pre-audit and processing of contracts and other payments; operation of financial services customer services help desk; administration of corporate credit cards (employee travel and purchase cards); primary liaison and response to Corporate Compliance and Controls Branch (3CMB); issuance and collection of accountable advances; delegation and administration of expense authority; coordination of bank accounts and other banking requirements including the supply of imprest cheques to Service Delivery Division offices; administration of revenue and recoveries including eligibility determination, billing and collection for federal payments as well as contributions from parental agreements; collection and recovery of payments due under loan programs; development, forecasting and monitoring of revenue and recoveries; administration of trust funds; ministry liaison with Solutions BC including Telus Sourcing Solutions (payroll services) and Corporate Accounting Services (CAS).

The Role
As an Accounts Payable Clerk in the Accounting Operations team, you will be directly working on the Ministry of Children and Family Development’s (MCFD) Finance Help Desk. The Finance Help Desk provides tier 1 support for the Corporate Financial System (CFS) and is the first stop for finance-related inquiries from MCFD employees and the public. The Finance Help Desk is also responsible for supplier maintenance and other accounts payable administrative duties.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Completion of Grade 12 and post-secondary courses in bookkeeping, accounting and business; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a complex accounts payable environment.
• Experience in reconciling accounts.
• Experience working in an office setting.
  

For questions regarding this position, please contact Sean.Mckinley@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position has full time on-site requirements.
This is a temporary opportunity until September 30, 2025, with the possibility of extension and/or the position becoming permanent.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and temporary vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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