Description
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 53 (Okanagan Similkameen)
POSITION VACANCY
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
POSTING NO. C88-2024/25 SCHOOL ACCOUNTING CLERK
35 hours per week regular
Commencing as soon as possible
10 months per year on days when school is in session
LOCATION: Southern Okanagan Secondary School
CLOSING DATE: ONGOING
WAGE: Job 231 - pay grade E per Collective Agreement
DUTIES AND Per attached job description REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Please forward application toOR fax 250-498-4070
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If applying for a position different from the one you currently hold include information to demonstrate how your skills/education/experience correspond to the job description qualifications and provide relevant documentation.
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Information can be found at
Distribution: all sites (for immediate posting) and CUPE Local 523
School District No. 53 (Okanagan Similkameen) Job Description
SCHOOL ACCOUNTING CLERK 231
Principal or Designate
Under the supervision of the principal or designate and the guidance of the administrative secretary secondary, the school accounting clerk maintains and monitors financial records.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- monitor/maintain financial records including trust and cafeteria funds, petty cash, accounts receivable, bank deposits, and reconciliations;
- respond to enquiries and take/relay messages;
- operate office equipment and software to create/maintain correspondence, spreadsheets,
- prepare, process, file and maintain correspondence, records, reports, forms, and work orders;
- monitor/maintain inventory and place/receive/verify supplies and equipment orders;
- participate in job-related training and staff development;
- communicate positively and effectively, and interact as a collaborative and consultative team member;
- understand and act in accordance with school and district policies and procedures, district
- maintain confidentiality; and
- other duties as assigned.
- grade 12 plus post-secondary education in accounting and relevant computer courses;
- one year relevant school office experience, obtained within the last three years, including bookkeeping;
- demonstrated ability to keyboard accurately at 40 wpm;
- demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, and software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases;
- ability to take direction from supervisor(s) and work as part of a team;
- effective communication skills in verbal, written and electronic format;
- strong problem-solving and organizational skills; and
- physical ability to perform all aspects of the position.
Note: Clear criminal record checks are required prior to employment with the district.
