Accounting Clerk - Cashier

Accounting Clerk - Cashier

Regular Full-Time

One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems.

Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!

We are currently seeking a self-motivated, responsible and well-organized Accounting Clerk – Cashier to join our Revenue Services team. This position performs various duties, including clerical, cashiering and providing information and assistance to the public. The primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: receiving and preparing tax, utility and other payments for processing; calculates real property charges such as penalties and interest;

preparing tax and utility account adjustments; providing excellent customer service both in person, by telephone and through email; batch balancing, filing, clerical work and other related duties while supporting the needs of a busy department.

The ideal candidate will have completed Grade 12 supplemented by business administration or accounting courses and a minimum of two years’ office experience in related clerical or cashier work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. We are looking for someone with accounting knowledge, accurate calculator and data entry skills, solid cash handling skills, prior experience dealing with the public, and possessing strong teamwork skills with the ability to work independently when required.

Prior municipal experience and/or experience using Tempest software would be an asset.

This position is required to work in-person at the Coquitlam City Hall.

This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $33.09-$38.87 (2025 rates). The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.

You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off program. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.

The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit  for more information.

If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.

Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo a police information check (with no adverse reports).

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Please apply online at  by 11:55 pm on March 6, 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.