CLK 09R - Financial Clerk

The Team

The Business Office is a well-established team that includes the business office manager and five financial clerks. The team plays a vital role in supporting the facility’s financial operations, including payroll, trust accounting, and accounts payable/receivable. The team values collaboration and efficiency, ensuring all tasks are completed on time to maintain smooth operations.

The Role

As a Financial Clerk, you'll handle a dynamic range of tasks, rotating through payroll for over 200 employees, accounts payable, and inmate trust accounts. You will be responsible for processing and verifying documents for accuracy, ensuring they meet all required policies and procedures. You’ll make sure proper authorizations and supporting documentation are included before entering transactions into a computerized system. This variety keeps your workday engaging and provides valuable experience across different financial functions. The position offers a great work environment, where you’ll have the support to grow and succeed while contributing to efficient, reliable financial processes. Your focus on detail and accuracy will help maintain a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Completion of secondary school/Grade 12.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a financial and administrative services environment including accounts payable, account balancing and reconciliation and tracking, reviewing and correcting transactions; or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered;
• Experience with MS Office computer applications: Word and Excel.
• Experience with a computer based financial system.
• Experience in keyboarding and data entry.
• Experience handling cash transactions.

Preference may be given to those with:

• CAS, TLAM, and/or CORNET experience.
• Experience working in a Correctional Centre
• Experience with Provincial Government Trust or Revenue Accounting.
• Experience with BC Government Finance and Administrative Policies and Procedures.

For questions regarding this position, please contact carly.cox@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
There is currently (1) temporary opportunity in Maple Ridge until March 31, 2025
This position has full time on-site requirements.
A permanent appointment may result from this temporary appointment.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies in Maple Ridge or Port Coquitlam.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

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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