Vancouver Airport Authority
Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), YVR is made up of a team of diverse people who are working collaboratively to Connect BC proudly to the World. Safety is at the core of everything we do; we’re innovative, fun, and we invest in our people. With high engagement scores, an abundance of learning and development opportunities, and a holistic approach to wellness, we’re looking for someone to join our team.
Vancouver Airport Authority strives for a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We support the Employment Equity Act and take measures to ensure fair employment practices and treatment of employees across our organization. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. We encourage applicants to self-identify with a designated group(s) to support our team in filling gaps in areas where we can be more diverse. We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and while working at YVR. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a disability, please contact us at 604-303-3152 or [email protected].
Vancouver Airport Authority has a permanent, full-time opportunity for an Accounting Services Clerk in the Finance Department. Reporting to the Manager, Accounting Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for preparing bank deposits and entering payments into the Oracle Financial system, as well as processing Accounts Payable cheque production runs.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing bank deposits
- Preparing receipts for entry into Oracle Financial system
- Monitoring receipt and application of Airport Improvement Fee remittances
- Managing the petty cash float and post-dated cheques
- Processing Accounts Payable cheque production and distributing cheques
- Performing miscellaneous and Month End tasks, as required
- Processing credit card payments
- Conducting telephone verifications for banking changes
- Managing incoming Finance mail
Key qualifications include:
- Accounting Clerk or Administrative Assistant Certificate
- Knowledge of accounting procedures (e.g., GL coding, debits/credits) and a solid understanding of the application of taxes
- Strong reconciliation skills with the ability to analyze variances and pay attention to detail
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent computer related skills, particularly with MS Word and Excel
- Experience using Oracle Financial R12 is preferred
- Quick learner as experience gained on the job related to departmental/corporate practices and procedures will be critical for success
This position is open to both Vancouver Airport Authority employees and external candidates. Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all internal candidates that apply for this position.
Vancouver International Airport is a Living Wage employer. This means all Vancouver Airport Authority workers earn at least a living wage. Living Wage for Families B.C. has determined the hourly rate of pay at which a household can meet its basic expenses. The 2022 living wage rate in Metro Vancouver is $20.52.
Health and safety are at the core of how we operate at YVR. We are committed to ensuring a safe workplace for our workforce and protecting the health and safety of our employees, passengers, partners and community by taking reasonable, preventative measures to reduce the risks associated with COVID-19. On June 20, 2022, the Government of Canada suspended the requirement that employees of federally regulated workplaces be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Candidates are advised that the current suspension of the vaccination mandate may be revoked by the Government of Canada at any time, and that vaccination requirements may be reintroduced in the future.