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Accounting Clerk - Continuing - Monday/Wednesday/Thursday (Schedule Flexible)

Delta – School District #37

Sands Secondary School · Delta, B.C.

Job description

Delta School District is honored to be working and learning on the traditional territory of the Tsawwassen and Musqueam First Nations and all of the hənqəminəm speaking people who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial

The Delta School District is a vibrant, inclusive learning community where all learners belong and are inspired to soar. Serving over 16,000 students and 3,000 staff across 31 schools in Ladner, North Delta, and Tsawwassen, we are proud to support thriving, future-ready learners. Our work is grounded in the values of Compassion, Responsibility, Integrity, Creativity, Diversity, and Resilience.

We gratefully acknowledge the traditional territories of the Tsawwassen and Musqueam First Nations, and we honour the Knowledge Keepers and all First Peoples who have cared for these lands for generations.

The Delta School District is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and individuals of all genders and sexual identities.

We are committed to removing barriers to employment and providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Preference will be given to qualified applicants who identify as Indigenous in accordance with the Delta School District’s equity commitments.

Position: Accounting Clerk - Continuing - Monday/Wednesday/Thursday (Schedule Flexible)

Competition: S-26-343

Location/Dept: Sands Secondary

Hours: 21.00 10 Months Per Year | EXTRA MINS: YES

Start Date: NOV. 02, 2026

Term of Employment: Continuing

Salary: $30.68 Per Hour

Posted: OCT. 22, 2026

Application Deadline: 12:00 P.M., THURSDAY, OCT. 29, 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:

1. 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.

2. Maintains school petty cash account and reconciles as required.

3. 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.

4. Maintains departmental billing records; prepares invoices; monitors payments and reconciles statements.

5. Performs relief receptionist duties; responds to a wide variety of external/internal inquiries both by telephone and in person.

6. Keyboards/types, photocopies, collates and files a variety of curriculum materials, correspondence, and forms; performs general clerical duties.

7. May perform minor first aid.

8. May complete annual supply inventory; maintain inventory of supplies; prepare annual orders.

9. Remains current with changing technology, practices and equipment.

10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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, data base 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 Human Resources at humanresources@deltaschools.ca,so we can provide the necessary support to ensure equal process.

About this occupation

This job is classed under Accounting and related clerks (NOC 14200) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Accounting and related clerks calculate, prepare and process bills, invoices, accounts payable and receivable, budgets and other financial records according to established procedures. They are employed throughout the private and public sectors.

Typical duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Calculate, prepare and issue documents related to accounts such as bills, invoices, inventory reports, account statements and other financial statements using computerized and manual systems
  • Code, total, batch, enter, verify and reconcile transactions such as accounts payable and receivable, payroll, purchase orders, cheques, invoices, cheque requisitions, and bank statements in a ledger or computer system
  • Compile budget data and documents based on estimated revenues and expenses and previous budgets
  • Prepare period or cost statements or reports
  • Calculate costs of materials, overhead and other expenses based on estimates, quotations, and price lists

Usual requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Completion of college or other courses certified by the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada, Canadian Securities Institute or Canadian Bookkeepers Association may be required.
  • Some accounting clerks must be bondable.

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What you’ll do

Maintain computerized accounting systems for school trust and school board accounts.. Process payments, receipts, deposits, cheques, cash floats, cash statements, and bank reconciliations.. Prepare trial balances, GST and PST reports, sponsor account ledgers, and financial documentation.. Maintain petty cash accounts and reconcile balances.. Perform purchasing duties, including monitoring budgets, contacting suppliers, preparing orders, verifying invoices, and reconciling procurement card statements.. Maintain billing records, prepare invoices, monitor payments, and reconcile statements.. Perform relief receptionist and general clerical duties.. Maintain inventory and prepare supply orders.. Provide accounting and administrative support to the school.

What you’ll need

Secondary school graduation or equivalent.. Secretarial or business courses equivalent to six months, including an accounting component.. Two years of recent clerical and accounting office experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.. Experience using computerized accounting systems, word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.. Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, judgment, and tact skills.. Ability to work independently and accurately with figures and handle frequent interruptions.. Knowledge of basic first aid, WCB and WHMIS regulations, and safe work practices.. Ability to operate office equipment and perform the physical duties of the position.

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