CLK 11R - Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk
Clerk R11

An eligibility list may be established.

On November 1, 2021, the BC Public Service announced the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that defines the conditions and expectations for BC Public Service employees regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Among other possible measures, proof of vaccination will be required. It is a term of acceptance of employment that you agree to comply with all vaccination requirements that apply to the public service. More information can be found here.

Bring your financial expertise to this unique opportunity

The Ministry of Children and Family Development provides quality services that ensure positive outcomes for Indigenous and non-Indigenous children and youth and their families and support safe, healthy and nurturing environments in which they are strongly connected to their communities and culture. The Ministry is committed to providing the best possible service to the citizens of BC. The Child Care Division oversees the implementation and delivery of all government programs associated with childcare, as well as those for early years and inclusion. A cross-division Transformation Team has been created to support the execution of the transformation plan.

This position provides budget and accounting support services for a large program area.

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

For information about the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service please visit: Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca).

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Albert.Law@gov.bc.ca. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to complete your job application, add/edit your resume and for more useful tips when applying for jobs, please refer to the Your Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Requirements:
In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:

• Secondary School graduation or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months experience in accounting and budgeting.

Preference May Be Given To Applicants With:

• Certificate, Diploma or higher in Business, Commerce, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
• Experience conducting analytical research.
• Experience working in a computerized financial environment such as CAS Oracle, or business intelligence tools.
• Experience applying accounting principles, procedures, and financial policies.
• Experience in the application of general finance and administration policies and processes.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Cover letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application; however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire (COMPREHENSIVE): YES- As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

IMPORTANT: Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please ensure you include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and your accountabilities and accomplishments.