Summer Student - Finance Clerk

KEEWAYTINOOK OKIMAKANAK•Thunder Bay, ON

About The Position

The Finance Clerk will assist the finance department with all administrative and clerical duties pertaining to the accounts payable and receivable to meet the needs of the organization’s financial operations.

Requirements

Youth must be 15 years of age at the beginning of the employment period and can be up to 30 years old at the end of the employment period, provided they were 30 at the start.
Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or be granted refugee protection in Canada. As per Canada Summer Jobs funding guidelines.
Must possess a valid Social Insurance Number.
Demonstrated competence in written and oral English.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak/write Cree, Oji-Cree or Ojibway is a very strong asset
Knowledge of the culture and traditions of the First Nation communities Keewaytinook Okimakanak serves is an asset.

Responsibilities

Maintain a well-organized accounts payable system
Invoice and payment processing on a timely basis, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with Keewaytinook Okimakanak policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.
General journal entries and reconciliations.
Maintenance of the purchase order system – matching to invoice, closing and following up on outstanding open POs
Liaise with all KO Departments and Vendors as it relates to Accounts Payable
Perform office duties such as photocopying, faxing, and filing.
Provide back up to any other finance position when necessary.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in regard to funding and department revenues, accounts receivable and cash receipts
Process AR invoices, credit notes and adjustments accurately and timely
Enter all receipts and bank deposits
Monthly Statements prepared and distributed to customers
Reconciling AR Sub-ledger to GL Control Account
Collections and Customer Follow Up
Maintain good customer relations
Maintain Accounts Receivable Filing System
Perform other duties, as assigned.