Accounts Payable Clerk - Fort Nelson, Canada - Fort Nelson First Nation

Fort Nelson First Nation

Verified Company

Fort Nelson, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Scope

Reporting to the Finance Manager, and working collaboratively with personnel who is responsible for budget management, the Accounts Payable (AP) Clerk will support tasks related to FNFN Accounts Payable and related communications and reports that affect the Employer.

As an employee of the Finance team, this position will enthusiastically embrace and support the needs of the finance department and of the organization, by delivering positive customer service to all co-workers, and by working collaboratively with other departments.

The AP Clerk is a professional, ethical and responsible individual who ensures confidentiality of information, adheres to policies and procedures, and works with other employees and department and division heads to form a positive and supportive team atmosphere to assist the organization to achieve its financial objectives.

The AP Clerk has good interpersonal skills, including good listening skills to respond to requests for information and will ask questions to gather all necessary details ensuring understanding for accurate processing of requests.

The AP Clerk can work independently while positively contributing to a teamwork environment and has experience managing and completing multiple projects within established timelines.

The AP Clerk has good written and verbal communication skills, and is responsible for exercising sound judgment within policy guidelines.

Minimum Requirements

Two (2) years demonstrated experience in an accounts payable role
Strong knowledge of accounts payable practices
Good knowledge of GAAP and accounting standards
Experience with filing systems and record keeping
Excellent customer service focus and ability to maintain professionalism in all circumstances
Above average verbal communication skills;
Above average interpersonal skills required to interact with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to use discretion when handling competing priorities to meet deadlines
Comfortable dealing with ambiguity when processing and resolving information; ability to ask questions to resolve data entry issues
Good documentation skills (includes business documentation)
Detail orientation and highly organized; able to handle competing priorities and meet deadlines; will benefit from a high degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability
Compliance with BC Immunization program, TB screening, and COVID19 vaccinations
Ability to provide own transportation to and from work.
Satisfactory completion of a Police Information Check.
Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and drivers abstract is required.

Additional Information

Experience working with Sage 300 in Accounts Payable
Experience in other Sage 300 modules other than A/P
Certificate or Diploma in Business Accounting
Google drive, calendar, forms and other Google products.
Ability to speak Dene and/or Cree.
Other certificates: WHMIS, First Aid.

Work Conditions
This work takes place Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays. The majority of work occurs at a desk using desktop peripherals. There is a requirement to follow all safe work practices. There is an increased scheduled workload during audit season (April-June/July). May be required to use a company vehicle to run errands related to the department.

Application Instructions

Closes:
When filled

Remuneration:

Rate offered to the successful incumbent is pending certification(s), skills, experiences, knowledge. *Preference may be given to qualified First Nation's applicants. Kindly forward your cover letter and resume.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
From $26.70 per hour

Benefits: