Accounting Clerk
About the role
Situated within the shared, unceded territory of the L̓il̓wat7úl (Líl̓wat People) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish People), the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is a vibrant destination resort community, local government organization and leader in providing municipal programs, services, progressive planning and infrastructure. The RMOW is a high performance municipal organization and significant tourism economy serving a community of 15,000 permanent residents and over three million annual visitors. Whistler’s vision is to be a place where our community thrives, nature is protected and guests are inspired.
The Financial Services department of the Corporate Services and Public Safety division has an opportunity for qualified individuals to apply for the position of Accounting Clerk – Accounts Payable. Reporting to the Manager of Financial Services, this position offers 72 hours bi-weekly starting as soon as possible until October 7, 2026.
The Accounting Clerk is responsible for processing a high volume of invoices received by the municipality. The accounts payable role and cycle include invoice processing through to supplier payment with the municipal procurement system. The role requires correspondence with vendors to answer queries, vendor document maintenance, account reconciliations, resolve account discrepancies, and monitor supplier accounts to ensure timely payments. The role also includes employee communication to ensure timely approval of invoices, assisting employees with invoice questions, payment requests, expense reports and accounts payable system queries.
Qualified candidates will have a grade 12 diploma supplemented by 1-3 years of previous experience in a similar role in a computerized environment. Post-Secondary education in accounting is considered an asset. Candidates must have knowledge of accounts payable and procurement processes with the proven abilities to develop accounting solutions based on process requirements; accurately handle a high volume of transactions and meet deadlines; and prioritize work with a strong attention to detail. The successful candidate is a professional, approachable and collaborative individual who is customer service focused and demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well under pressure, manage competing demands, and effectively prioritize workload. The successful candidate demonstrates commitment to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace while contributing to a positive teamwork environment. The starting wage for this position is $29.53.
As a requirement of the position, the successful applicant must provide a satisfactory Police Information Check prior to beginning employment
Posting No. 014 –26 | Deadline for applications is February 20, 2026
We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
The Resort Municipality of Whistler is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity.
About Resort Municipality of Whistler
The Resort Municipality of Whistler is a one-of-a-kind community and is often recognized as the number one mountain and ski resort destination in North America. It has a thriving four-season events calendar, and arts and culture sector. Whistler was the Host Mountain Resort for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Financially sound and responsive to an engaged mayor and council, this is a high performance municipal organization serving a community of almost 12,000 people and three million annual visitors. As an economic generator of over $1.53 billion annually, Whistler is key to British Columbia's tourism economy.
Accounting Clerk
About the role
Situated within the shared, unceded territory of the L̓il̓wat7úl (Líl̓wat People) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish People), the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is a vibrant destination resort community, local government organization and leader in providing municipal programs, services, progressive planning and infrastructure. The RMOW is a high performance municipal organization and significant tourism economy serving a community of 15,000 permanent residents and over three million annual visitors. Whistler’s vision is to be a place where our community thrives, nature is protected and guests are inspired.
The Financial Services department of the Corporate Services and Public Safety division has an opportunity for qualified individuals to apply for the position of Accounting Clerk – Accounts Payable. Reporting to the Manager of Financial Services, this position offers 72 hours bi-weekly starting as soon as possible until October 7, 2026.
The Accounting Clerk is responsible for processing a high volume of invoices received by the municipality. The accounts payable role and cycle include invoice processing through to supplier payment with the municipal procurement system. The role requires correspondence with vendors to answer queries, vendor document maintenance, account reconciliations, resolve account discrepancies, and monitor supplier accounts to ensure timely payments. The role also includes employee communication to ensure timely approval of invoices, assisting employees with invoice questions, payment requests, expense reports and accounts payable system queries.
Qualified candidates will have a grade 12 diploma supplemented by 1-3 years of previous experience in a similar role in a computerized environment. Post-Secondary education in accounting is considered an asset. Candidates must have knowledge of accounts payable and procurement processes with the proven abilities to develop accounting solutions based on process requirements; accurately handle a high volume of transactions and meet deadlines; and prioritize work with a strong attention to detail. The successful candidate is a professional, approachable and collaborative individual who is customer service focused and demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well under pressure, manage competing demands, and effectively prioritize workload. The successful candidate demonstrates commitment to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace while contributing to a positive teamwork environment. The starting wage for this position is $29.53.
As a requirement of the position, the successful applicant must provide a satisfactory Police Information Check prior to beginning employment
Posting No. 014 –26 | Deadline for applications is February 20, 2026
We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
The Resort Municipality of Whistler is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity.
About Resort Municipality of Whistler
The Resort Municipality of Whistler is a one-of-a-kind community and is often recognized as the number one mountain and ski resort destination in North America. It has a thriving four-season events calendar, and arts and culture sector. Whistler was the Host Mountain Resort for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Financially sound and responsive to an engaged mayor and council, this is a high performance municipal organization serving a community of almost 12,000 people and three million annual visitors. As an economic generator of over $1.53 billion annually, Whistler is key to British Columbia's tourism economy.