The Village of Fruitvale is accepting resumes for the position of CASUAL FINANCE SPECIALIST within the Bargaining Unit – CUPE Local 2087.

This position is on a casual basis to fill-in for sick leave and vacation coverage.

The hours of work are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm with a one-hour lunch break.

The rate of pay for this position is $40.66 per hour (2024 rate).

Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer or her designate, the Casual Finance Specialist will be required to perform financial and administrative duties associated with the payroll, accounts payable, property taxation, utilities and cemetery functions of the Village of Fruitvale.

Minimum requirements are as follows:
• Excellent working knowledge of federal and provincial legislation, department regulations, and union agreements related to wage and salary administration
• Knowledge of the methods, practices, principles and procedures involved in the preparation, calculation and processing of payrolls
• Thorough knowledge of computerized payroll systems
• Ability to analyze payroll systems issues, anticipate and identify problems and make recommendations for development
• Proficient in a Microsoft® Office environment (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an accounting environment, preferably municipal government
• Experienced in operating with Vadim municipal software (general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, property taxation and utilities minimum)
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to interact with other employees, elected officials, other orders of government and their agents, and the public in a tactful and courteous manner
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply complex legislative regulations, written policies and procedures
• Ability and desire to apply required effort to meet specified deadlines consistently with minimal supervision
• Valid BC Driver’s License.

Additional Qualifications of Interest:
• Post-secondary education consisting of a diploma in Business Administration or related field, and/or completion to mid-level of an accredited accounting program.

Under supervision, the Casual Finance Specialist is required to exercise tact, confidentiality and some independent judgment and action within the limits of established procedures.

Resumes with cover letter can be dropped off at the Village of Fruitvale Office, 1947 Beaver Street, Fruitvale, BC or emailed to cao@village.fruitvale.bc.ca with the subject Casual Finance Specialist.

Thank you to all candidates for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.