Accounts Payable Clerk
Regular Full-Time ($32.49 - $33.51/hour - 2024 Rates) Pay Grade 5We acknowledge and respect that the District of Oak Bay lies in the traditional territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən people, known today as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, and that their historic connections to these lands continue to this day.
The District of Oak Bay is a picturesque seaside community located within the Greater Victoria Region, with a population of+18,000. While offering all the amenities of a large metropolitan urban centre, Oak Bay has succeeded in maintaining all the peacefulness and charm of a small community. Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life, with kilometers of spectacular ocean shoreline, brilliant beaches, parks and greenspace, quaint tree-lined streets and vibrant, boutique villages just beyond their doorsteps.
The Finance Department is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to support the accurate and timely processing of a wide range of accounts payable transactions while also performing cashier duties. The successful candidate will be responsible for verifying invoices and credit notes for proper authorization, account allocation, and tax treatment; entering and reconciling invoices against purchase orders; and resolving discrepancies through liaison with departments and suppliers. Duties also include cheque preparation and issuance, maintaining purchase order records, processing daily cash receipts, and responding to public inquiries related to utilities and property taxes. This role contributes to the integrity of the accounts payable system through careful record-keeping, routine reconciliation, and the generation of financial information and reports.
Reporting to the Manager of Financial Operations, this position requires a strong working knowledge of accounts payable practices, as well as a solid understanding of modern office procedures, business English, and effective communication. A sound foundation in double-entry bookkeeping and accounting principles is essential, along with the ability to quickly learn and confidently use accounting-specific and municipal financial software.
Our ideal candidate has completed Grade 12, supplemented by coursework in basic accounting and bookkeeping, along with two years of related experience in accounts payable and cashier functions within a customer-facing office environment. This position is represented by CUPE Local 374.
Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a verification of their skills by completing writing, computer and/or skill testing assessments.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, continued career and professional development opportunities, employee engagement events, work-life balance, and a staff membership to the weightroom, fitness classes, skating and pool. An employer of choice, the District of Oak Bay is committed to fostering a culture of empowerment, accountability, and teamwork.
If your qualifications and experience align with our needs, we want to hear from you! Please apply in confidence by
4:30 p.m. on April 21, 2026, with a resume and cover letter to:
oakbayjobs@oakbay.ca A detailed job description can be found on our website at
https://www.oakbay.ca/municipal-hall/employment-volunteering/employment which outlines in greater detail the key accountabilities and required qualifications.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have been shortlisted and require accommodation throughout the hiring process, we would be pleased to discuss how to best accommodate your needs.
