25-122 Cashier Clerk - Finance

CASHIER CLERK - FINANCE

POSITION OVERVIEW

The City of Maple Ridge is actively seeking for a Cashier Clerk to join the Finance – Revenue Services Department. The incumbent in this role will deal with cashiering and clerical work such as receiving, recording, processing cash, and maintaining, balancing and reconciling accounts and preparing supporting schedules or documents.

The incumbent establishes an effective working relationship with the public while receiving funds and providing factual information on a variety of municipal charges and collections. A supervisor exercises periodic supervision of routine tasks and reviews new or difficult assignments.

In This Role You Will:

REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

High school graduation supplemented by accounting/bookkeeping courses (preferably “four-credit” courses from a recognized college or institute) and previous office experience in related clerical or cashier work.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of modern office practice, work methods and basic financial record keeping.
• Ability to deal effectively and courteously with customers both in person and on the telephone.
• Ability to perform cashiering and clerical duties accurately with minimum supervision under periodic work pressure. Attention to detail is very important.
• Ability to carry out established accounting procedures, to process a variety of accounting transactions and to prepare a variety of journal entries and statements efficiently and accurately.
• Ability to compose and prepare letters and memoranda of a non-routine nature.
• Skill in the operation of modern cash registers, calculators, computer terminals, fax machines and similar office equipment.
• Sound knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel and Work. Typing skill of 40 w.p.m.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is a Temporary Full Time opportunity for six (6) months, which may be extended or curtailed by circumstances which could not be foreseen at the time of hiring.

EQUITY STATEMENT
At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting recruitment@mapleridge.ca.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.