Finance Officer - AR

Adams Lake Indian Band•Chase, BC

1d•CA$31 - CA$40•Onsite

About The Position

Adams Lake Indian Band is seeking a Finance Officer – Accounts Receivable to work under the direction of the Adams Lake Band’s Senior Accountant. The individual’s main responsibilities will be for accounts receivable functions for the Adam Lake Indian Band and its affiliated companies.

Requirements

Minimum of Grade 12 education or equivalent
Previous Accounts receivable experience
Experience in an accounting/bookkeeping environment
Possess strong computer skills using MS Word, Excel and Adagio accounting systems
Good verbal and written communication skills
Excellent analytical and organizational skills to achieve desired results
Diplomacy, tact and confidentiality in dealing with a variety of people and information
Reliability and dependability
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a team orientated environment
Flexibility is a must to adapt to changing work priorities
Good judgement must be always exercised
Current Criminal Records Check with vulnerable sector clearance, with results acceptable to ALIB

Nice To Haves

Post secondary education, including successful completion of first level accounting courses, preferred
Completion of a recognized AR or Bookkeeping/Accounting program or courses

Responsibilities

Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Adams Lake Indian Band policies and procedures
Prepares check requisitions for A/R, e.g. garnishes, pension, CRA remittances
Maintenance and monitoring of employment agreements for time tracking, updates and reconciliation of leave records for sick and vacation benefits
Processes accounts receivable transactions and produces an appropriate invoice
Maintains an accurate accounting of the accounts receivable sub-ledger, reconciling invoices with payments
Reconciles accounts receivable sub-ledger to general ledger control accounts monthly
Ensures all payments are recorded and coded for bank deposit
Ensures all Lease/Taxation checks photocopied, recorded and forwarded to the appropriate department
Processes all telephone bills for journal entry and prepares a monthly schedule indicating departmental/employee charges for monthly invoice
Prepares and issues invoices for City of Salmon Arm utility (water & sewer) bills
Ensures monthly Social Service rental payments are properly applied to current invoice in A/R
Prepares a receipt and records in appropriate the accounts all monies received at front window
Prepares cheque requisitions and reports for A/P on garnishees, CRA remittances and pension deductions
Provides a monthly accounts receivable aged trial balance to Supervisor and/or the Chief Financial Officer
Answers inquiries, provides information and forms as required
Maintains a supply or receipt books and invoice stationary
Maintains the work area in a clean and professional manner
Performs other related duties as required