Accounts Payable Clerk ID-432
Description complète du poste
Accounts Payable Clerk
Finance Department
THE ROLE
The Fort McKay First Nation is seeking an organized individual with strong attention to detail to fill the Accounts Payable Clerk position. If you are a self-starter who is flexible and works well in a fast-paced team environment, then this position is for you! Reporting to the Accounting Supervisor, the Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for all accounts payable data entry. This includes, verifying and processing vendor invoices, cheque requisitions and expense claims. This is a full-time permanent position, located in Fort McKay, AB and is based on seventy-five (75) hours bi-weekly.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Receive and verify invoices and requisitions for goods and services.
- Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures of FMFN.
- Prepare, verify, and process invoices, ensuring that documents are coded properly with the proper approvals.
- Process EFT and cheque batches for payment.
- Process social assistance payments and transactions.
- Processes FMFN employee, student and band member cheque requisitions on a weekly basis.
- Ensure payments are processed on a weekly basis, according to established payment terms.
- Prepare and distribute payment advices for all vendors.
- Ensure all invoices are posted in a timely mann-er for month-end reporting.
- Maintain vendor statement files and ensure all invoices are up to date.
- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies with internal and external vendors.
- Maintain vendor files and ensures historical data is maintained for 7 years.
- Maintain a filing system for all financial documents.
- Assist with retrieving files and information for year-end audits.
- Ensures the confidentiality and security of all financial and employee files.
- Process appropriate general ledger entries as assigned.
- Ensure subledger adjustments are processed appropriately.
- Utilize spreadsheet, database and/or presentation software to prepare reports for management.
- Perform other related duties as required.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
- Diploma in Office Administration or Accounting is required
- Minimum of 2 years work experience in an administrative role
- Working knowledge of Sage accounting software is an asset
- Experience working in an Indigenous community including knowledge of First Nations culture, traditions and values is considered an asset
- Valid class 5 Driver’s License & Clean Driver’s Abstract is required
- Clean Criminal Record Check is required
WHY APPLY?
At Fort McKay, we value the dedication of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to Competitive Pay, we also offer the following;
Comprehensive Health benefits package with Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
- An employer matched Pension Plan
- A healthy work-life balance with an on-site fitness centre
- Transportation to and from work
- The opportunity to work with a community that is committed to protecting its traditional lands
ABOUT FORT MCKAY
The Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN) is composed of over 800 band members, including those of Cree and Dene heritage, with approximately 400 members residing in the hamlet of Fort McKay — a community located approximately 65 km north of Fort McMurray. Fort McKay offers the best of both worlds: remote northern life for the nature lover and proximity to a large city of about 70,000 people with all the amenities you need.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN) is composed of over 800 band members, including those of Cree and Dene heritage, with approximately 400 members residing in the hamlet of Fort McKay — a community located approximately 65 km north of Fort McMurray. Fort McKay offers the best of both worlds: remote northern life for the nature lover and proximity to a large city of about 70,000 people with all the amenities you need.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
- Preference will be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry in any hiring decision, please declare your Indigenous status in your application.
