Posting Date: April 15, 2025

Closing Date: May 5, 2025 @ 9am

Title: Accounting Clerk

Department: Financial Services

Position Type: Full Time Regular, Union (CUPE 900)

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

Due to an impending retirement, the District of Barriere is looking for a full-time Accounting Clerk to join its office team. 

The position reports to the Chief Financial Officer, takes direction from the senior management team, and performs a great variety of financial service functions at the District Office including accounts payable, payroll, accounts receivable, utility billing, property taxes, cemetery, and responding to public inquiries.

Key Responsibilities

• Process all Payroll functions for employees, elected officials, and fire department members (~40 payroll accounts)
• Process all Accounts Payable invoices including reconciliation (~100 A/P transactions monthly)
• Process the quarterly Utility Billing (~900 accounts) and all Accounts Receivables (~300 monthly transactions) including adjustments and reconciling accounts
• Collate, research, and prepare for review by the CFO Provide Property Tax information including preparation of tax notices, preparation of letters and other information to property owners including Home Owner Grant (HOG) information
• Regularly download BC Assessment data and upload to financial software as needed
• Maintain integrity of all property ownership and billing information
• Process cemetery entries and maintain integrity of cemetery information database
• Prepare and process journal entries under the direction of the CFO
• Provide assistance to the CFO for audit preparation, account reconciliations, and annual financial reporting
• Collate, research, and prepare for review by the CFO grant reconciliation and reporting 
• Collate, research, and prepare for review by the CFO reporting for insurance claims 
• Provide front counter and reception assistance when required
• Other related duties as may be required from time to time

 REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of 2 years of recognized accounting program, and/or progression in an accredited accounting program
• Will have a minimum of four years’ work experience in a similar finance or accounting position
• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation or similar education will be considered an asset
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Knowledge of municipal related finance legislation and practices. Certification in Local Government Administration will be considered an asset
• Strong accounting software skills are essential. Experience with Muniware / Catalis ERP software is preferred
• Strong working knowledge with Microsoft office suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams
• Must be able to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Must be able to deal tactfully with the public and elected officials
• Must be confident, flexible, and able to multi-task
• Must be able to handle changing priorities and manage time and tasks effectively
• May be required to work weekends or overtime from time to time to meet financial deadlines
• Must maintain an excellent quality of service and high degree of accuracy in their work
• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills – both verbal and written
• Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License, with access to private transportation (reimbursable as per the Collective Agreement). A Driver’s License abstract may be required annually.

This is a C.U.P.E. Local 900 position with a wage of $34.00 per hour plus an excellent benefits package including Municipal Pension Plan.  An equivalent of combination of training and experience will be considered. Funding for training and other appropriate courses will also be provided for the right candidate who may be taking their next step in their finance career. 

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume and references, in confidence, by email only to jobs@barriere.ca, no later than 9:00 a.m., May 5, 2025.   We thank all applicants, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. 

Posting Date: April 22, 2025

Closing Date: May 12, 2025 @ 9am

Title: Chief Financial Officer

Department: Financial Services

Position Type: Exempt, Statutory

Hours of Work: Ideally full-time on site – flexible, hybrid arrangement may be considered

The District of Barriere (www.barriere.ca), is in search of a new Chief Financial Officer.   Barriere is a small rural municipality of 1800 on the edge of the wilderness beauty of BC’s North Thompson Valley approximately halfway between Vancouver and Edmonton. Located 64 kilometres north of the City of Kamloops and a similar distance from world famous Sun Peaks Resort, the area is abundant with outdoor activities in all seasons while having the added advantage of the amenities a city has to offer an easy 45 minutes away. 

Under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer, this statutory position provides financial administration as defined under the Community Charter and discharges the responsibility of the Collector as defined under the Local Government Act. The CFO is a key player in the senior management team, advising on financial decision-making across all areas of the District’s operations and long-term planning. Innovative and effective financial leadership will ensure ongoing and improved financial sustainability for the District. The CFO provides supervision and leadership to one direct report (union) engaged in accounting and administration duties.

The CFO provides supervision and leadership to one direct report (union) engaged in accounting and administration duties.

Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee Property Tax and Utilities financial functions
• Oversee Payroll and Accounts Payable functions
• Managing the audit process
• Preparation of the financial plan and annual financial statements
• Coordination in the preparation of short and long term operational and capital budgets
• Ensuring the municipality’s assets are invested wisely and managing the investment of surplus cash
• Municipal and other legislated reporting
• Grant reporting
• Providing recommendations to other departments on policies, procedures, bylaws and all matters related to finance
• Managing insurance and risk
• Oversee cemetery management 
• Preparing and presenting reports to Council.
• Other related duties as may be required from time to time

This position requires:

• Five (5) years of progressive financial accounting experience preferably in a local government setting
• Post-secondary degree in administration, finance, public administration or related field
• Professional accounting designation in good standing with the Chartered Professional Accountants Canada preferred
• Budgeting experience and working knowledge of tangible capital asset management
• Strong understanding of related requirements of the Community Charter, Local Government Act and Public Sector Accounting Standards
• Strong accounting software skills are essential. Experience with Muniware / Catalis ERP software is preferred
• Strong working knowledge with Microsoft office suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams
• Ability to prepare and/or analyze comprehensive reports, contract documents, and department operational budgets
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Thorough knowledge of effective management techniques and labour relations practices related to supervision of employees including selection, training, coaching, mentoring, and evaluation.
• Must be able to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Must be able to deal tactfully with the public and elected officials
• Must be confident, flexible, and able to multi-task
• Must be able to handle changing priorities and manage time and tasks effectively
• May be required to work weekends or overtime from time to time to meet financial deadlines
• Must maintain an excellent quality of service and high degree of accuracy in their work
• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills – both verbal and written

The starting salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications in the range of $80,000 to $90,000* (wage currently under review) accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package and Municipal Pension Plan. An equivalent of combination of training and experience will be considered. Funding for GFOABC Boot-Camp training and other appropriate courses will also be provided for the right candidate who may be taking their next step in the local government finance career. 

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume and references, in confidence, by email only to corporate@barriere.ca , no later than 9:00 a.m., May 12, 2025.  We thank all applicants, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Any questions regarding this application should be directed to Daniel Drexler, Chief Administrative Officer by email: ddrexler@barriere.ca