Job description

Pauquachin First Nation

Finance Assistant

POSITION: Finance Assistant

SALARY: $24.00 per hour

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week

STATUS: Permanent - Full-Time

LOCATION: 9010 West Saanich Rd, North Saanich B.C.

Closing Date: Open until filled

Summary: Pauquachin First Nation seeks a highly motivated individual with a strong eye for detail to fill the position of Accounting Clark (Finance Assistant).

Reports to: Reports to the Band Manager on all aspects of accounts payable duties.

Benefits for working with Pauquachin:

Competitive Salary

Extended medical / dental coverage upon completion of probationary period

2% RPP Matching upon completion of probationary period

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Receipt complete purchase orders upon receiving invoices and organizing invoices for next accounts payable processing.
• Records approved expenses to accounts and departments by analyzing invoice/expense reports, recording entries into financial software.
• Processing all expense claim forms and requests for payments.
• Maintains vendor relations (discussing account activities, identifying discounts etc.)
• Schedules and prepares cheque runs on a weekly basis.
• Prepare bank, general ledger, clearing accounts and credit card statement reconciliation
• Receives and verifies cash, cheques, credit card payments and prepare bank deposits.
• Carrying out general administration duties such as setting up new supplier accounts, updating bank details and scanning invoices
• Generate report from the system for the departments and projects.
• Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Tracking expenses by approved operating budget, identifying, and collating any expenses requiring further management review and or clarification.
• Maintains accounts payable listings and reconciles accounts payable subledger to the general ledger monthly.
• Maintenance of vendor files and records (regular filing duties)
• Disburses petty cash by recording entry and verifying documentation.
• Other accounting related duties as required.

9010 West Saanich Road, Sidney BC V8L 5W4 | Phone: 250-656-0191 | Fax: 250-656-6134

Qualifications / Skills:

• Proficient in Adagio Accounting software/willingness to learn
• Highly organized with an attentive eye to detail.
• Computer and Data entry skills and proficiency.
• Must communicate in a professional manner
• Effective interpersonal relations and ability to work within a team environment
• Must provide a clean a criminal record check

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field a plus
• Previous accounts payable experience necessary

APPLICATIONS:

Apply online or in person to:

Human Resources

Pauquachin First Nation

9010 W. Saanich Road,

North Saanich, BC V8L 5W8

Please contact 778.351.2920 ext 215 for more information on how to apply.

**Pursuant to Section 41 of BC Human Rights Code: preference may be given to applicants with qualifications who have Aboriginal Ancestry**

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North Saanich, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Finance: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Drivers licence and reliable transportation? (required)

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