Accounts Clerk - International Education Settlement Services
Central Okanagan School District #23
It is acknowledged that Central Okanagan Public Schools operates within the unceded, Traditional Territory of the Okanagan syilx peoples. The School District enrolls over 25,000 students (including approximately 3,200 students who self-identify as having First Nations, Metis, and/or Inuit ancestry from Canada). Central Okanagan Public Schools is located in the Central Okanagan encompassing the communities of Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country. There are a total of 50 school sites with 32 Elementary Schools, 8 Middle schools, 5 Secondary Schools, 3 Learning Centres, an Alternate Education School, and an Online Learning School (K-12). Central Okanagan Public Schools has an excellent reputation of providing outstanding, student-centered programs in a diverse and inclusive environment as well as offering a wide range of educational opportunities for students and staff. We believe equity empowers each learner to thrive, holistically.
The Central Okanagan International Education department welcomes 400 students yearly from approximately 30 different countries and support these students in both schools and the district run Homestay Program. The International Student Program offers the opportunity for students to be academically successful, improve their English language skills, experience local and Canadian culture, and create positive lifelong memories of their study abroad experience.
We invite applications for the position of:
Accounts Clerk
International Education Settlement Services
Perform bookkeeping/accounting duties including receiving and receipting money, maintaining records of the International Education Department's financial transactions, including petty cash, invoicing, assistance with bank reconciliation duties, District VISAs and other clerical duties as assigned.
The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- completed Grade 12 (Senior Secondary School Graduation), including commercial courses applicable to the position (bookkeeping/accounting);
- six (6) months' recent College Office Administration Program (or other related disciplines such as business administration, finance, accounting);
- one (1) year recent and previous related accounting/bookkeeping experience;
- knowledge and experience with accounting programs;
- excellent knowledge and experience with all Microsoft modules including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams;
- -a net typing speed of thirty-five (35) words per minute.
The successful applicant will be expected to:
- complete MyEd BC-Level 1 and 2 training;
- successfully pass the district's bookkeeping exam;
- maintain a high quality of work including accuracy and dependability;
- possess good organizational skills;
- possess cultural sensitivity skills;
- stay proficient in effectively utilizing a range of software and applications pertinent to International Education and the district (True North, Sparkrock 365, Flywire, iCent, etc.);
- possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including conversing in-person and over e-mail, in a professional manner with international students, parents, and outside agencies;
- complete the district's Health and Safety training.
This is a permanent full-time position starting as soon as possible working 35 hours per week at a wage rate of $28.81 per hour plus a comprehensive employee benefit package including extended health and dental coverage, short-term and long-term disability insurance and participation in a defined benefit pension plan.
Qualified candidates are invited to apply online on Make a Future at https://buff.ly/wAA7wo6 with cover letter and a detailed resume, including three (3) professional references (names and phone numbers) and copies of certifications by 4pm Monday June 2nd 2025.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.