Posted 7 days ago
Finance Clerk
@ The High Prairie School Division
High Prairie, Alberta
Overview
The High Prairie School Division is hiring a full-time Finance Clerk at its Learning Support Centre to support day-to-day accounting and payroll. The role covers accounts payable, journal entries, document scanning, monthly and mini payroll, and benefit plan administration. A full benefits package is offered, and a recent Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check is required.
Responsibilities:
- Process accounts payable functions
- Prepare monthly and mini payrolls
- Register and maintain employees in benefit plans
- Prepare and enter journal entries
- Scan, organize and maintain financial documents
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 3 to 5 years administration and accounts payable experience preferred
- Understanding of bookkeeping and GAAP
- Hands-on spreadsheet and computer skills
- Recent Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check required
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-30
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | High school (required), College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Accounting, Bookkeeping |
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The High Prairie School Division
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Full company description
High Prairie School Division, located in north-central Alberta, provides comprehensive educational programs and services to approximately 3200 students, kindergarten through to Grade 12. Its educational enterprise is carried out in 13 schools located in the communities of Falher, Donnelly, High Prairie, Joussard, Kinuso and Slave Lake. Approximately 550 full and part-time employees, including educational assistants, secretaries, librarians, janitors, maintenance personnel, bus drivers, mechanics, education specialists and Learning Support Centre administrators and personnel, directly supplement the endeavours of over 200 school-based teachers and administrators. Seven trustees elected by parents and taxpayers of the Division’s four subdivisions provide governance and overall direction.
- LinkedIn followers
- 278
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 182
- Reported office locations
- 16532 Township Road 744, High Prairie, Alberta, CA
- 131 Central Ave SE, Falher, Alberta T0H 1M0, CA
- 300 6 Ave NE, Slave Lake, Alberta T0G, CA
- 228 4 Ave NW, Slave Lake, Alberta T0G, CA
- 5650 50 St, High Prairie, Alberta T0G, CA
- 5504 Centennial Ave, Donnelly, Alberta T0H, CA
- 5701 48 Ave, High Prairie, Alberta T0G, CA
- 12 Lakeview Drive, Joussard, Alberta T0G 1J0, CA
- 221 2nd St, Kinuso, Alberta T0G, CA
- 500 Kinuso Ave, Kinuso, Alberta T0G, CA
- 117 3 Ave NE, Slave Lake, Alberta T0G, CA
- 5006 56 Ave, High Prairie, Alberta T0G, CA
- 4601 58 Ave, High Prairie, Alberta T0G, CA
- 106 7 St SE, Slave Lake, Alberta T0G, CA
- Other recorded names
- High Prairie School Division
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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High Prairie School Division, located in north-central Alberta, provides comprehensive educational programs and services to approximately 3200 students, kindergarten through to Grade 12. Its educational enterprise is carried out in 13 schools located in the communities of Falher, Donnelly, High Prairie, Joussard, Kinuso and Slave Lake. Approximately 550 full and part-time employees, including educational…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Primary and Secondary Education |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | High Prairie, Alberta |
| Organization type | Educational |
| Year founded | 1946 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 19 |
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High Prairie School Division
Invites applications for:
Finance Clerk
Learning Support Centre
The Finance Clerk provides administrative and financial support by assisting with day-to-day accounting and payroll functions, including accounts payable, journal entries, scanning and organizing financial documents, and processing payroll and benefits.
The successful candidate will be dependable, accurate, and comfortable working with financial information while maintaining confidentiality and supporting the overall goals and objectives of the division.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Process and assist with accounts payable functions.
- Scan, organize, and maintain financial documents and records.
- Prepare monthly payroll and mini payrolls as required.
- Register, maintain, and delete employees from various benefit plans.
- Provide records of employment and verifications of employment.
- Prepare and enter journal entries as required.
- Perform accurate data entry and maintain financial records.
- Provide general administrative and financial support to the department.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Post-secondary education, diploma, or certificate in accounting or a related field is preferred but not required.
- 3–5 years of experience in administration and accounts payable is preferred.
- A solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and generally accepted accounting principles.
- Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and strong computer skills.
- Ability to handle confidential financial information with professionalism and discretion.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Requirements:
- Resume
- Professional references
- Successful candidates must produce an ORIGINAL, acceptable, recent (less than six months old) Criminal Record Check. Criminal Record Check must include a Vulnerable Sector Check.
Position offers a competitive salary with a full benefits package. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those individuals selected for interview will be contacted.
If you require assistance with the application, please contact ApplyToEducation at: 1-877-900-5627.
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