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About The Position

Requirements

• Five years of experience in project accounting, financial and funds accounting
• A bachelor's degree in accounting/business
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel and other accounting programs
• Detailed knowledge of project contracts
• Strong accounting skills and principles
• Must have excellent communication and writing skills
• Current Criminal Records Check with vulnerable sector clearance, with results acceptable to ALIB.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Adams Lake Indian Band policies and procedures
• Adheres to the Financial Administration Law and ALIB Finance policies and procedures.
• Maintains accurate financial data entry, documentation, and tracking of financial transactions.
• Identifies and flags potential internal control issues and escalates to Finance management for review.
• Maintains project-related records, including contracts, change orders, amendments, and supporting documentation.
• Provides administrative support for annual budget preparation and monitors budget tracking as directed.
• Compiles financial data to support budget development for new funding opportunities and revenue sources.
• Reviews supplier invoices for completeness and accuracy prior to submission for approval.
• Ensures required agreements and approvals are in place prior to project commencement.
• Reviews monthly variance reports and highlights variances for management review
• Collaborates with receivables staff regarding outstanding contract billings and provides recommendations for follow-up where required.
• Submits departmental invoices and supporting documentation to the Finance Department for processing in a timely manner.
• Assists in preparing reports related to project expenditures, funding utilization, and billing opportunities for review by management.
• Prepares project-related billings to customers, ministries, and funding agencies, and investigates project expenses not billed where applicable.
• Responds to requests for financial information and supporting documentation from internal and external stakeholders.
• Compiles information and supporting documentation for internal and external audits, including contract management, accrued liabilities, deferred revenue, and related financial reporting requirements.
• Assists the Finance Department with pre-audit working papers and supporting schedules.
• Participates in cross-training initiatives and contributes to a collaborative team environment within the Finance Department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• defined contribution pension scheme
• health coverage
• vision coverage
• dental coverage
• LTD
• AD&D
• life insurance
• employee assistance program
• starting vacation entitlement of two weeks
• two-week paid winter break
• paid sick/personal days
• paid Statutory or Designated holidays