Accounting Clerk - TEMPORARY
About the role
Are you looking to work in a District that is committed to collaboration, mentorship, and creating inspiring educational experiences?
The Delta School District aims to be an innovative, inclusive community where all learners belong and everyone soars. We are a District of more than 15,900 students and 3,000 employees.
The District’s mission is to inspire and nurture thriving, future-ready learners at each of its 31 schools, located in Ladner, North Delta, and Tsawwassen. We value Compassion, Responsibility, Integrity, Creativity, Diversity, and Resilience.
Our schools and District offices are located on the traditional territories of the Tsawwassen and Musqueam First Nations. The District offers its respect to the Knowledge Keepers and all First Peoples who have been on these lands since time immemorial.
**Position:**Accounting Clerk - Temporary
**Competition:**S-26- 061t
**Location/Dept:**North Delta Secondary
**Hours:**35.00 10 Months Per Year / EXTRA MINS: NO
**Start Date:**MAR 30, 2026
**Term of Employment:**No later than JUN 30, 2026 or Return of Incumbent
Salary:$30.68 Per Hour
**Posted:**MAR. 06, 2026
**Application Deadline:**4:00 P.M., FRIDAY, MAR. 13, 2026
SUMMARY:
Reports to the Principal and works under the direction of his/her designate. Performs a variety of accounting and clerical duties to support the accounting and purchasing functions of a secondary school.
DUTIES:
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Monitors and maintains computerized accounting system for school trust accounts and school board accounts; processes debit and credit card transactions; processes online payments; collects cash and cheques, follows up on NSF cheques and any outstanding fees, including fees for students; issues receipts; prepares and makes bank deposits; issues cheques; transfers debit payments to the correct accounts; prepares cash floats and reconciles; prepares cash statements and bank reconciliations; prepares monthly and year end trial balance, GST & PST reports; prepares account ledgers for sponsors; advises principal and teachers of any changes and/or problems, as appropriate.
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Maintains school petty cash account and reconciles as required.
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May perform purchasing duties on an ongoing or relief basis; monitors school budgets to ensure conformity to approved allocations; contact suppliers; prepares orders and receives supplies; verifies orders received and invoices; prepares necessary documentation; reconciles monthly budget statements and procurement card; prepares departmental budget summaries.
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Maintains departmental billing records; prepares invoices; monitors payments and reconciles statements.
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Performs relief receptionist duties; responds to a wide variety of external/internal inquiries both by telephone and in person.
-
Keyboards/types, photocopies, collates and files a variety of curriculum materials, correspondence, and forms; performs general clerical duties.
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May perform minor first aid.
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May complete annual supply inventory; maintain inventory of supplies; prepare annual orders.
-
Remains current with changing technology, practices and equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful completion of a secondary school graduation program or equivalent, supplemented by secretarial or business courses equivalent to 6 months, including an accounting component.
Two years recent clerical and accounting office experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience using a computerized accounting system.
Experience in using word processing, database and spreadsheet applications.
Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills and the ability to use judgement and tact when providing information.
Ability to work independently and to work quickly and accurately with figures. Ability to handle frequent interruptions.
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment. Physically capable of performing the duties. Knowledge of basic first aid.
Knowledge of WCB and WHMIS regulations. Safe work practices.
Some positions may require the knowledge of a language other than English.
External applicants must apply through the Make A Future site at Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Delta School District is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and we actively seek to create a workplace that accommodates the needs of all employees, including those with disabilities. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Anchal Toor at atoor@deltaschools.ca, so we can provide the necessary support to ensure equal process.
About DELTA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Delta School District’s 24 elementary and seven secondary schools provide safe, culturally diverse and nurturing learning environments. We offer a variety of quality programs to meet unique learning needs and we engage students in stimulating and relevant educational experiences. A dedication to social responsibility teaches our students to respect themselves, their environment and each other.
Ranking highly in student and parent satisfaction surveys, we constantly strive to build real value in education. Our graduation rates are among the highest in British Columbia and our students consistently rate near the top of the annual Foundation Skills Assessment tests. Our emphasis on achievement is reinforced every year with our annual Achievement Contract – ensuring key areas stay in focus and school resources are allocated for the maximum benefit of our students. All of these accomplishments are due as much to the dedication and hard work of teachers and staff as they are to the commitment and support of parents and the broader learning community.
In the Delta School District, our entire community is working hard to become the best district we can be. As a whole, we have identified a vision that we are now committed to achieving. By 2030, the Delta School District will be ‘an innovative, inclusive community where all learners belong and everyone soars.’
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Accounting Clerk - TEMPORARY
About the role
Are you looking to work in a District that is committed to collaboration, mentorship, and creating inspiring educational experiences?
The Delta School District aims to be an innovative, inclusive community where all learners belong and everyone soars. We are a District of more than 15,900 students and 3,000 employees.
The District’s mission is to inspire and nurture thriving, future-ready learners at each of its 31 schools, located in Ladner, North Delta, and Tsawwassen. We value Compassion, Responsibility, Integrity, Creativity, Diversity, and Resilience.
Our schools and District offices are located on the traditional territories of the Tsawwassen and Musqueam First Nations. The District offers its respect to the Knowledge Keepers and all First Peoples who have been on these lands since time immemorial.
**Position:**Accounting Clerk - Temporary
**Competition:**S-26- 061t
**Location/Dept:**North Delta Secondary
**Hours:**35.00 10 Months Per Year / EXTRA MINS: NO
**Start Date:**MAR 30, 2026
**Term of Employment:**No later than JUN 30, 2026 or Return of Incumbent
Salary:$30.68 Per Hour
**Posted:**MAR. 06, 2026
**Application Deadline:**4:00 P.M., FRIDAY, MAR. 13, 2026
SUMMARY:
Reports to the Principal and works under the direction of his/her designate. Performs a variety of accounting and clerical duties to support the accounting and purchasing functions of a secondary school.
DUTIES:
-
Monitors and maintains computerized accounting system for school trust accounts and school board accounts; processes debit and credit card transactions; processes online payments; collects cash and cheques, follows up on NSF cheques and any outstanding fees, including fees for students; issues receipts; prepares and makes bank deposits; issues cheques; transfers debit payments to the correct accounts; prepares cash floats and reconciles; prepares cash statements and bank reconciliations; prepares monthly and year end trial balance, GST & PST reports; prepares account ledgers for sponsors; advises principal and teachers of any changes and/or problems, as appropriate.
-
Maintains school petty cash account and reconciles as required.
-
May perform purchasing duties on an ongoing or relief basis; monitors school budgets to ensure conformity to approved allocations; contact suppliers; prepares orders and receives supplies; verifies orders received and invoices; prepares necessary documentation; reconciles monthly budget statements and procurement card; prepares departmental budget summaries.
-
Maintains departmental billing records; prepares invoices; monitors payments and reconciles statements.
-
Performs relief receptionist duties; responds to a wide variety of external/internal inquiries both by telephone and in person.
-
Keyboards/types, photocopies, collates and files a variety of curriculum materials, correspondence, and forms; performs general clerical duties.
-
May perform minor first aid.
-
May complete annual supply inventory; maintain inventory of supplies; prepare annual orders.
-
Remains current with changing technology, practices and equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful completion of a secondary school graduation program or equivalent, supplemented by secretarial or business courses equivalent to 6 months, including an accounting component.
Two years recent clerical and accounting office experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience using a computerized accounting system.
Experience in using word processing, database and spreadsheet applications.
Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills and the ability to use judgement and tact when providing information.
Ability to work independently and to work quickly and accurately with figures. Ability to handle frequent interruptions.
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment. Physically capable of performing the duties. Knowledge of basic first aid.
Knowledge of WCB and WHMIS regulations. Safe work practices.
Some positions may require the knowledge of a language other than English.
External applicants must apply through the Make A Future site at Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Delta School District is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and we actively seek to create a workplace that accommodates the needs of all employees, including those with disabilities. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Anchal Toor at atoor@deltaschools.ca, so we can provide the necessary support to ensure equal process.
About DELTA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Delta School District’s 24 elementary and seven secondary schools provide safe, culturally diverse and nurturing learning environments. We offer a variety of quality programs to meet unique learning needs and we engage students in stimulating and relevant educational experiences. A dedication to social responsibility teaches our students to respect themselves, their environment and each other.
Ranking highly in student and parent satisfaction surveys, we constantly strive to build real value in education. Our graduation rates are among the highest in British Columbia and our students consistently rate near the top of the annual Foundation Skills Assessment tests. Our emphasis on achievement is reinforced every year with our annual Achievement Contract – ensuring key areas stay in focus and school resources are allocated for the maximum benefit of our students. All of these accomplishments are due as much to the dedication and hard work of teachers and staff as they are to the commitment and support of parents and the broader learning community.
In the Delta School District, our entire community is working hard to become the best district we can be. As a whole, we have identified a vision that we are now committed to achieving. By 2030, the Delta School District will be ‘an innovative, inclusive community where all learners belong and everyone soars.’