(PERMANENT FULL-TIME)

The City of Trail is seeking a qualified individual to fill the full-time position of Accounting Clerk – Accounts Payable.
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Financial Officer, the individual will be responsible for providing day-to-day accounting support and functions and to serve as first contact for the public as it relates to the provision of City services, specifically in the Finance Department. The primary emphasis of the position is to provide all day-to-day accounting support for the accounts payable function, provide data gathering assistance, and account balance analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrolled in a recognized accounting program with the completion of at least the second level of the program, or demonstrated equivalency
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in an accounting department, preferably in a municipal setting
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with the public and to maintain positive relationships
• Able to manage responsibilities independently while maintaining high standards of quality
• Proficient in using MS Office Suite
• Experienced with Vadim for municipal financial systems, including data entry, reporting, and workflow management is desirable
• Familiar with Laserfiche for digital records management, document retrieval, and secure archiving is desirable

PERKS OF WORKING AT THE CITY OF TRAIL

• Competitive compensation package includes 3 weeks’ vacation
• Extended Health Care (including Vision and Paramedical Services), Dental, Basic Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
• Municipal Pension Plan membership
  A detailed job description outlining the specific duties and qualifications more fully is attached.
  This position is within the CUPE Local 2087 Bargaining Unit. Wages ($39.53 per hour) and benefits are as per the Collective Agreement.
  Qualified applicants are invited to submit their detailed resume via email to hr@trail.ca. This opportunity will remain open until Thursday, September 18, 2025 We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Please refer the Job description for details