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Accounts Clerk

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Kelowna, BC
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About the role

**Central Okanagan School District #23 **

It is acknowledged that Central Okanagan Public Schools operates within the unceded, Traditional Territory of the Okanagan syilx peoples. The School District enrolls over 25,000 students (including approximately 3,200 students who self-identify as having First Nations, Metis, and/or Inuit ancestry from Canada). Central Okanagan Public Schools is located in the Central Okanagan encompassing the communities of Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country.There are a total of 50 school sites with 32 Elementary Schools, 8 Middle schools, 5 Secondary Schools, 3 Learning Centres, an Alternate Education School, and an Online Learning School (K-12).Central Okanagan Public Schools has an excellent reputation of providing outstanding, student-centered programs in a diverse and inclusive environment as well as offering a wide range of educational opportunities for students and staff. We believe equity empowers each learner to thrive, holistically.

We invite applications for the position of:

**Accounts Clerk **

This position reports to the Planning Manage and perform accounting, administrative/clerical duties.

**Specific duties and responsibilities include: **

  • compile information, calculate and estimate costs and prepare progress reports on capital projects; prepare journal entries; maintain and reconcile petty cash fund, visa purchases, expense and mileage accounts and Third Party Expenditures; prepare, verify, enter and track purchase orders; receive and verify invoices and the delivery of goods; pare materials including correspondence, reports, budget documentation, work orders, etc. using a variety of computer programs; handle emergency requests; maintain a variety of files and records; communicate with staff and others and respond to inquiries and provide general information.

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

  • completion of secondary school (Grade 12); six (6) months post-secondary education in Office Administration program including finance/accounting; eighteen (18) months previous related accounting/bookkeeping experience; excellent knowledge and experience with all Microsoft modules including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.; knowledge and experience with other accounting program; a net typing speed of thirty-five (35) words per minute.

**The successful applicant will be expected to: **

  • maintain a high quality of work including accuracy and dependability; possess good organizational skills; maintain excellent interpersonal skills; successfully complete the District Bookkeeping course; complete the required District's Health and Safety training.

This is a full-time continuing position starting as soon as possible, working 35 hours per week at a wage rate of $28.81 per hour, plus a comprehensive employee benefit package including extended health and dental coverage, short term and long-term disability insurance and participation in a defined benefit pension plan.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply online on Make a Future at (https://buff.ly/rCCNufT) with cover letter and a detailed resume, including three (3) professional references (names and phone numbers) and copies of certifications by 8am on Monday September 29, 2025.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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