Accounts Payable Technician

Sooke School District 62

Accounts Payable Technician

Located at the school board office at 3143 Jacklin Road in Langford, the Finance Department of School District No. 62 (Sooke) is presently seeking a permanent Accounts Payable Technician. It is a 35 hour per week permanent position.

School District No. 62 (Sooke) is supported by Occupational Health and Safety in the promotion of Safe and Healthy work practices and protocols.

School District 62 (Sooke) is the fastest growing school district on Vancouver Island and one of the fastest growing districts in British Columbia. The District is in the Capital Regional District and operates in five municipalities: Langford, Colwood, Metchosin, Sooke and the Highlands. The operating budget for the District is in excess of $115 million, with a student population of over 11,000. For further information about School District No.62 (Sooke), please access our district website at www.sd62.bc.ca.

What you’ll be doing…

The main goal of the Accounts Payable Technician is to provide assist in the processing of accounts payable for the District. The Accounts Payable Technician also assists the Finance Technician Reconciliations in the processing of accounts receivable.

What you’ll bring to the table…

Recent completion of the 2nd year of a bachelor’s degree in accounting or recent completion of a two-year diploma in accounting from a post-secondary institution with a minimum grade of C+ on all accounting courses. One year of relevant work experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent critical thinking and financial analysis skills along with intermediate level Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

What we’ll bring to the table…

Wage schedule as per the CUPE Local 459 Collective Agreement.

$27.98

Benefits

3 weeks’ vacation to start (based on the terms outlined in the current CUPE Local 459 Collective Agreement)
Professional Development: 2 CUPE Professional Developments Days per school year plus access to additional funds for further professional development such as course fees.
Self-Directed Professional Development Day, 1 day per year
Comprehensive medical, dental and MSP group plan benefits to support you and your family, regardless of what life throws at you
Located beside the Galloping Goose Trail
Life insurance at 3X your annual salary
Membership in the Municipal Pension Plan, putting you in a strong position when it comes time to retirement
Various programs that support employees such as an Employee Assistance Program and Health and Wellness initiatives and events aimed at fostering your mental health

School District No. 62 (Sooke) is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment. We believe in a learning and work environment that is welcoming and safe that values, reflects and appreciates differences.

To review the full job description and apply online, please visit Make a Future at https://bit.ly/3R0RMWL.

Applications must be submitted on-line by Friday, September 16, 12:00 noon.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Thanks in advance for your understanding and wishing you all the best in your career journey.