Finance Assistant
- Gibsons, BC, Canada
The starting wage is $36.78 for the first three months and will increase to $37.03 after successful completion of probation. · Internship
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- The starting wage is $36.78 for the first three months and will increase to $37.03 after successful completion of probation.
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Original job description
Applications are now being accepted for a permanent, full- time Finance Assistant. The finance assistant processes Accounts Payable data and provides reporting assistance to the finance manager. Applicants must have experience in a related role and possess an accounting certificate or equivalent coursework. A minimum of three years accounts payable experience, detailed knowledge of word processing, excel spreadsheets and database management, as well as the completion of the District Accounting/Clerical testing is required. A full job description is available on our website at .
The position is included in Local 801 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees. The hours are 7.0 hours per day, Monday through Friday, day shift. The starting wage is $36.78 for the first three months and will increase to $37.03 after successful completion of probation. The position is also eligible for expected wage increases. For additional information, please contact the Manager of Finance, Shannon Kitagawa, at skitagawa@sd46.bc.ca.
To apply, submit a full resume with cover letter, certificates and current work references to this posting.
Deadline for applications is October 21, 2026 by 4:00pm .
The Sunshine Coast School District is dedicated to creating safe, healthy and welcoming working environments through our value of and commitment to diversity and inclusion in our schools, district and communities. We invite applications from all qualified applicants.
About Us
Come work with us! The Sunshine Coast is a spectacular region of British Columbia. Located a short 40-minute ferry ride from the Vancouver area, our district is made up of unique communities encompassing 13 schools, providing educational excellence to a population of 3,400 students. Our region has a warm climate, gorgeous shoreline and astounding views of the Salish Sea and the coastal mountains. As a resident of this vibrant community, you will have access to endless outdoor recreational opportunities, a vibrant arts scene, cultural activities and occasional glimpses of whales and bears as you travel to work.
School District 46's mission is to support and inspire each student to experience joy and fulfillment in realizing their potential as knowledgeable, confident and contributing citizens of the global community. We are an inclusive learning community engaged in lifelong learning and educational excellence. Come and join our incredible, inspiring team of passionate and dedicated staff.
The position is included in Local 801 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees. The hours are 7.0 hours per day, Monday through Friday, day shift. The starting wage is $36.78 for the first three months and will increase to $37.03 after successful completion of probation. The position is also eligible for expected wage increases. For additional information, please contact the Manager of Finance, Shannon Kitagawa, at skitagawa@sd46.bc.ca.
To apply, submit a full resume with cover letter, certificates and current work references to this posting.
Deadline for applications is October 21, 2026 by 4:00pm .
The Sunshine Coast School District is dedicated to creating safe, healthy and welcoming working environments through our value of and commitment to diversity and inclusion in our schools, district and communities. We invite applications from all qualified applicants.
About Us
Come work with us! The Sunshine Coast is a spectacular region of British Columbia. Located a short 40-minute ferry ride from the Vancouver area, our district is made up of unique communities encompassing 13 schools, providing educational excellence to a population of 3,400 students. Our region has a warm climate, gorgeous shoreline and astounding views of the Salish Sea and the coastal mountains. As a resident of this vibrant community, you will have access to endless outdoor recreational opportunities, a vibrant arts scene, cultural activities and occasional glimpses of whales and bears as you travel to work.
School District 46's mission is to support and inspire each student to experience joy and fulfillment in realizing their potential as knowledgeable, confident and contributing citizens of the global community. We are an inclusive learning community engaged in lifelong learning and educational excellence. Come and join our incredible, inspiring team of passionate and dedicated staff.
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Responsibilities
Process accounts payable data and provide reporting assistance to the finance manager. The role supports finance operations within the school district.
Requirements
Applicants must have experience in a related role, an accounting certificate or equivalent coursework, and at least three years of accounts payable experience. Detailed knowledge of word processing, Excel spreadsheets, and database management, as well as completion of the District Accounting/Clerical testing, is required.
Skills
- Accounts Payable
- Financial Reporting
- Accounting
- Word Processing
- Excel Spreadsheets
- Database Management
- District Accounting/Clerical Testing
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Hiring contact
Shannon Kitagawa
Hiring contact email
skitagawa@sd46.bc.ca
Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Administrative
- Education
Keywords
- Finance Assistant
- Accounts Payable
- Financial Reporting
- Finance Manager
- Accounting Certificate
- Accounting Coursework
- Word Processing
- Excel Spreadsheets
- Database Management
- District Accounting/Clerical Testing
- School District
- Education
- Local 801
- Canadian Union of Public Employees