Accounting Clerk - 050-2026

Fort McKay First Nation • Fort McKay, AB

22d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Clerk is primarily responsible for supporting the Finance Department in performing administrative, and clerical tasks, managing financial transactions and ensuring accurate record-keeping. This includes verifying and processing customer invoices, billing requisitions, and expense claims using a computerized bookkeeping system; preparing correspondence, reports, statements and other materials according to established procedures; and reconciling customer account statements and communicating with customers.

Requirements

• Certificate in office or business administration or equivalent program is required.
• Two (2) years of related experience is required.
• Clean Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Sage accounting software is an asset.
• Experience in a First Nations community is a definite asset.

Responsibilities

• Compile, organize, verify, and enter a variety of financial data from various sources.
• Submit invoices and cheques for approval and coding
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve related issues
• Complete data entry as directed from various Finance functions (e.g. Payroll, AP, AR)
• Assist in drafting correspondence and reports.
• Provide accurate information, exercise good judgement, and maintain confidentiality and privacy of information and material.
• Perform data entry and searches within systems and programs specific to the department.
• Answer telephones, transfer phone calls, take and relay messages, return phone calls.
• Forward incoming general e-mails to the appropriate staff member.
• Greet visitors to the organization in a professional and friendly manner
• Sort incoming mail, faxes, and deliveries for distribution, as required.
• Operate and maintain personal office space, staff room, and office equipment such as photocopiers, voice mail messaging systems, computer scanning equipment, and fax machines.
• Manage general office safety and cleanliness to ensure a safe and organized work environment
• Work collaboratively with the department’s team and assist with assignments, as required.
• Develop and maintain electronic and hard copy filing systems, as required.
• Provide support/ back up to other administrative roles, as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• A healthy work-life balance with an on-site fitness centre
• Transportation to and from work
• An employer matched Pension Plan
• Comprehensive Health benefits package with Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• The opportunity to work with a community that is committed to protecting its traditional lands

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree