Job Description

The Position Under the general supervision of the Finance Manager or Designate, the Finance Clerk will assist with processing Accounts Payable, payroll backup, banking and balancing of GL account and Visa reconciliation and posting. This role requires a strong service orientation and a high degree of professionalism as part of the Finance Support team.

The Candidate:

• Receive and control AP vendor invoices and reconcile vendor statements on a monthly basis.
• Process invoices for posting and organize batches for filing.
• Process completed deposits and update SIB & SBHA accounts receivables within the A/R system.
• Reconcile bank, accounts receivable and general ledger accounts monthly.
• Prepare and post Journal Entries as required.
• Assist in year-end and audit preparation.
• Receive general cheque requests, receive and process incoming cash receipts and update all supporting records for the various SIB accounts and programs.
• File accounts payable, general cheques, and other assigned material.
• Receive and control AR invoice requests, verify documentation is complete and properly authorized and process invoices for posting.
• Assist in year-end and audit preparation.
• Coordinate and be a backup to the Payroll Clerk and assist them in processing bi-weekly direct deposits.
• Prepare and process payroll when the Payroll clerk is away.
• Verify and enter mandatory and other deductions.
• Prepare Records of Employment, Receiver General Reports, remittances and other reports.
• Set up and terminate new employees in the payroll system.
• Complete administrative functions and reports as needed and requested.
• Maintain an effective filing system.
• Prepare new finance forms as required.
• Perform clerical duties, including photocopying, faxing, and preparing letters and documents.
• Perform all other duties within the scope of the position and as assigned.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience within a computerized office environment focusing on accounting and payroll software exposure.
• Completion or working toward a certificate in accounting and/or certified payroll compliance practitioner.
• Knowledge of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll sufficient to provide backup support.
• Microsoft Office Skills-Word (Basic); Excel (Advanced); PowerPoint (Basic).
• Willingness to learn about sh\xc3\xadsh\xc3\xa1lh cultural protocols and traditions.
• A valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and a clean Criminal Record Check.