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 a customer service focused and team oriented Auxiliary Finance Clerk to join their team! In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of elementary accounting and moderately complex clerical work and will perform duties related to receiving, recording, balancing and processing receipts for a variety of payments as well as providing information and assistance to the public on inquiries relating to fees, charges, accounts and taxes. In addition, you will also process accounts payable, maintain databases, produce reports and may assist in implementing enhancements to computerized systems. This work involves the use of customized software (Northstar and Tempest) to assist with updating customer information system and billing and adjustments. The Auxiliary Finance Clerk assists with preparing and coordinating meter readings with the City’s Meter Readers and will also provide assistance to the Senior Billing Clerk as required.
If you have the following qualifications and attributes, we want to hear from you!
- Grade 12 supplemented by commercial and bookkeeping courses and sound related experience.
- Considerable knowledge of account classification and cash register operations.
- Sound knowledge of modern office methods and procedures, business English and arithmetic.
- Sound knowledge of the practices and procedures used in the operation of computer systems and office equipment as related to the work performed.
- Strong software skills and the ability to learn new software programs quickly. Experience in using Northstar, JD Edwards and Tempest would be an asset.
- Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices.
- Ability to make arithmetic calculations and maintain and balance accounts and ledgers with speed and accuracy.
- Ability to perform a variety of clerical and cashiering tasks with minimal supervision.
- Possess exceptional customer service skills and superior problem-solving abilities in order to deal effectively with the public and city staff.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check.
We offer our employees great work-life balance, including competitive salaries, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement plans (a percentage in lieu of benefits for auxiliary positions). We also offer a hybrid remote work schedule in accordance with our Remote Work Policy, opportunities for education and training, and engaging, rewarding work.
Please apply with your cover letter and resume in one document. Join a team of enthusiastic and innovative employees, and help us build a vibrant, compassionate, resilient city where everyone can thrive.
To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.
New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land.
We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.
We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.
