Job Detail

External Job Posting

 

Position: Cashier Clerk 2

Status: Casual/On-Call

Work Area: Finance/Multiple Departments

Posting Date: April 4, 2022

Closing Date: Until filled.

 

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the general supervision and direction of the Senior Accountant of Financial Operations, the Cashier Clerk 2

maintains positive public relations by delivering outstanding customer service to all external and internal clients. This

position provides reception services, acts as a cashier for the collections of revenue, performs clerical work, and

maintains, updates, and files a variety of records.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Customer Service

• Contributes to the success of our team and creation of our community, by fostering the District of Squamish corporate

values in their work: thinking beyond today, working together, acting with courage and enthusiasm, doing the right
thing, and striving to do better every day.

• Follows the District of Squamish’s Customer Service Guidelines to ensure the Delivery of Outstanding Service.

Cashier and Clerk Duties

• Performs finance cashier functions including the issuance of receipts and reconciliation of daily collections and

deposits.

• Enters daily cheques received in the mail on a timely basis.

• Processes cash collections from other departments and financial systems throughout the organization.

• Performs financial reception duties, responds to telephone inquiries, walk-in clients, and answering general and

financial queries.

• Uploads electronic file transfer files from our banking system into our District of Squamish financial system.

• Summarizes, reviews, and data-enters Brennan Park Recreation deposits into our District of Squamish financial system

on a timely basis.

• Audits landfill deposit reports and enters into the District of Squamish financial system.

• Prepares out-going mail and stamps incoming finance mail.

• Performs other clerical and basic accounting duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to deal with customers in a professional

manner.

• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office products, particularly Word and Excel, with experience working with

financial database software and electronic cash receipting systems.

• Basic knowledge of financial functions, regulations, and rules governing municipal operations.

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

• Ability to work cooperatively with other departments without compromising internal controls.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to enter large volumes of data accurately and refocus quickly following interruptions.

• Ability to adapt and respond to administrative and technological change.

• Ability to interpret and comply with procedures and policies.

• Ability to interpret factual information from financial records such as payment records and general ledger accounts.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with privacy legislation.

• Ability to effectively manage difficult interactions with clients and rate payers and enforce compliance with legislation

while maintaining a professional and courteous manner.

REQUIRED TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12

• Bondable

• Business Administration Certificate with an accounting focus from a recognized University or College

AND

• 2 years customer service experience in a role that required cash-handling and processing of accounts receivables

• Experience in Local Government is an asset

OR
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned
to this position. This is a general list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Other related
duties may be assigned in keeping with the general nature of the position.

Hours of Work: Current shifts (subject to change) will occur between Monday to Friday, from the hours of

8:00am to 5:00pm. Casual/On-Call.

 

Salary: $29.91 per hour

 

This is a Union position within the Collective Agreement of CUPE Local 2269 and the District of Squamish.

 

Direct Your Application (Quoting Competition #22-64) To:

Human Resources

District of Squamish

37955 Second Avenue, P.O. Box 310, Squamish, B.C., V8B 0A3 E-mail: jobs@squamish.ca