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Adams Lake Indian Band is seeking one fulltime Finance Officer - AP to work under the direction of the Accounting Coordinator or designate. The Finance Offer – AP is responsible for processing and performing the accounts payable function for the Adam Lake Indian Band and its affiliated companies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Adams Lake Indian Band laws, policies and procedures
• Ensures accurate input of data into Adagio
• Assists in implementing efficiencies and operational improvements as it applies to the accounts payable function
• Maintains the accounts payable sub-ledger, reconciling supplier’s invoices with ALIB purchase orders and ledger balances
• Reconciles accounts payable sub-ledger to general ledger control accounts monthly
• Maintains and provides a monthly accounts payable aged trial balance to the Financial Controller and Accounting Coordinator
• Determines with Chief Financial Officer, the orderly payment of supplier’s dependent on cash flow and management requirements
• Receives, reviews and processes purchase orders, supplier’s payments, and utility bills for direct payment
• Prepares monthly schedule showing all utility charges to be recovered from staff and/or members and forwards to Financial Controller and/or Accounting Supervisor for reconciliation and A/R for recovery
• Maintains the Band Office petty cash fund, reconciling and replenishing as necessary
• Issues payment of City of Salmon Arm utility bills, water and sewer, forwarding billing information to A/R for payment recovery
• Maintains an accurate accounting and file for the GST travel rebates
• Reconciles suppliers’ invoices with statements on a monthly basis
• Maintains a record of voided cheques and the adjustments
• Maintains an accurate filing system for cheques, accounts payable, & vendor statements
• Maintains supplier/vendor files with appropriate documentation
• Maintains an adequate supply of purchase orders, cheque requisitions and cheque supply
• Processes travel claims for Chief & Council, Staff and various committees
• Answers inquiries, provides information and forms as required
• Maintains the work area in a clean and professional manner
• Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS

• Minimum of Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Post secondary education, successful completion of level one accounting, preferred
• Minimal of 2 years of experience in an accounting/bookkeeping environment
• Possess strong computer skills using MS Word, Excel and Adagio accounting systems
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills to achieve desired results
• Diplomacy, tact and confidentiality in dealing with a variety of people and information
• Reliability, dependability, and flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities
• Good interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills & good judgement
• Ability to work in a team orientated environment

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
N/A


PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Those normally associated with a typical office environment. Continuous visual concentration on computer/laptop and/or calculator.


WORKING CONDITIONS
Most of the work is performed in a typical office environment.


EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE
Accounting – Adagio
Office – Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook


OTHER REQUIREMENTS
N/A


BONA FIDE JOB REQUIREMENTS
Current Criminal Records Check with vulnerable sector clearance, with results acceptable to ALIB


TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Full time permanent position
Wage range: $30 - $35 per hour
Upon completion of probation ALIB offers comprehensive Benefits and a Pension Plan.
Hours per week: 75 hours biweekly (max 37.5 hrs./week)


WHY US?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a defined contribution pension scheme, health, vision, and dental coverage, LTD, AD&D, and life insurance and an employee assistance program. In addition to a starting vacation entitlement of two weeks we typically provide a two-week paid winter break and provide paid sick/personal days in addition to Statutory or Designated holidays.


Competition closes October 27, 2024 at midnight, Pacific Time.
All interested candidates are asked to submit a detailed cover letter and resume with references to: https://workforcenow.adp.com/recruitment/alib


Preference may be given to ALIB band members and individuals who self-identify as First Nation, Inuit, or Indigenous ancestry. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. If you have any questions about the position, difficulties applying, or require an accommodation during the selection process, which is available upon request, please contact us either via telephone at: 250-679-2214 or email: human-resources@alib.ca


Although we acknowledge all those interested in the position, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.