Job Description

Lower Nicola Indian Band



Accounting A/P Position

Position Title:

Accounting Clerk A/P NOC 1431

Department:

Administration

Hours:

35 hours per week

Start Date:

May 2025

Wage:

$25 to $35 per hour depending on education and experience



All Applicants MUST provide proof of 2 Covid Vaccinations



Summary of responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Clerk is responsible for recording transactions, maintaining all files relating to accuntants payable, paid in a timely, organized, and complete manner, participating in budget preparation, monthly, quarterly and year-end financial report preparation and year end accounts reconciliation.

Accounting duties include supervision and participation of:

Bank statements, clears deposits and verifies that all deposit slips, Pre-authorized accounts, verify amounts from service agreements and contracts. Staying current with sales tax regulations. Follows up to collect on outstanding amounts. Assists with audit procedures. Provides the Managers with timely information as to the status of accounts and processes any adjustments to the sub-ledger as directed by the Finance Manager. Provides monthly statements for the Managers as required. Reconciles the trial balance to the general ledger, monthly. Reconciles vendor statements, credit card statements, and utility billings. Posts all cash payments, manual cheques and cash transfer directives as authorized. Processes all completed travel claims by employees and ensures the travel advances account is reconciled on a monthly basis.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

Business planning and business expansion/marketing strategies. Financial management and analysis. Demonstrated knowledge of payroll and payroll tax laws required. Clear written and verbal communications. Organize and write procedures in a logical/methodical manner. Good computer and data entry skills Experience with the Adagio Accounting and PayDirt payroll software beneficial. Ability to speak or willingness to learn the Nlaka'pamux language Work experience in First Nations accounting preferred.

Minimum REQUIREMENTS

Ability and willingness to submit and pass a criminal record check Professional Accounting designation (preferred), or working towards. Minimum five years of relevant experience. Two years previous accounting experience preferably with a First Nations organization. Experience with MS Excel and MS Word, financial accounting software, is required. Adagio Integrated Accounting system experience an asset. High ethical standards required to ensure a high level of professionalism. Ability to speak or willingness to learn the Nlaka'pamux language.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

High stress associated with meeting frequent deadlines with precise data and accurate information. Seasonal overtime required. Some travel.

Apply online on this site or to Deadline to apply:

Open until filled

hr@lnib.net



Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter complete with references, specifying the position you are applying for. Complete can be obtained by contacting the Lower Nicola Indian Band.



Thanks to all who apply, only qualified candidates will be considered.