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Accounts Payable Clerk
Batchewana First Nation
Office & Administration,
Accounting
POSTED:
4 days ago
Employer:
Batchewana First Nation
ES Job ID:
15916
Closing Date:
October 11, 2024
Salary:
22.85
Duration:
Full Time
Job Description:
Who We Are
The Ojibway's of Batchewana First Nation (BFN) are a progressive and vibrant Indigenous community situated on the north-eastern shore of Lake Superior adjacent to the City of Sault Ste Marie, Ontario. The First Nation Is comprised of four land bases: Rankin, Goulais Bay, Obadjiwan, and Whitefish Island.
Batchewana First Nation has the charm of small-town life with access to urban areas and proximity to the international bridge. As part of the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians and signatories to the Robinson Huron Treaty, Batchewana First Nation assert their sovereignty, jurisdiction, and expressions of nationhood through a multitude of approaches each and every day.
Summary of Position
The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for all accounts payable for the entire Band administration and all functions (unless designated elsewhere). This position is required to process all cheques and/or payments for BFN.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
- Preform day to day financial transactions, including verifying classifying, data entry and filing
- Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payment are accounted for and properly posted
- Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendors payments
- Prepare and enter monthly billings
- Liaison internally and externally regarding expenditures inquires
- Ordering of supplies including postage.
What Can We Offer You for All Your Hard Work?
- Group Insurance Benefits- Life, LTD, Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Pension Plan- BFN will match Employees contribution
- Paid statutory Holiday and Monthly sick time
The Ojibway's of Batchewana First Nation (BFN) are a progressive and vibrant Indigenous community situated on the north-eastern shore of Lake Superior adjacent to the City of Sault Ste Marie, Ontario. The First Nation Is comprised of four land bases: Rankin, Goulais Bay, Obadjiwan, and Whitefish Island.
Batchewana First Nation has the charm of small-town life with access to urban areas and proximity to the international bridge. As part of the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians and signatories to the Robinson Huron Treaty, Batchewana First Nation assert their sovereignty, jurisdiction, and expressions of nationhood through a multitude of approaches each and every day.
Summary of Position
The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for all accounts payable for the entire Band administration and all functions (unless designated elsewhere). This position is required to process all cheques and/or payments for BFN.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
- Preform day to day financial transactions, including verifying classifying, data entry and filing
- Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payment are accounted for and properly posted
- Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendors payments
- Prepare and enter monthly billings
- Liaison internally and externally regarding expenditures inquires
- Ordering of supplies including postage.
What Can We Offer You for All Your Hard Work?
- Group Insurance Benefits- Life, LTD, Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Pension Plan- BFN will match Employees contribution
- Paid statutory Holiday and Monthly sick time
Required Skills:
Qualifications and Experience
- College diploma in finance/accounting.
OR
- At least 2-3 years of progressively responsible experience in finance/accounting.
- College diploma in finance/accounting.
OR
- At least 2-3 years of progressively responsible experience in finance/accounting.
Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Thoroughly familiar with the federal and provincial legislation, regulations, and guidelines that are relevant to the funding and delivery of services on reserve.
- Knowledge about the cultures and the significant characteristics of the social structures of BFN.
- Familiar with the BFN Financial Management, Personnel, and applicable Human Services Policies.
- Computer literate with knowledge of Sage, Microsoft Office and other processing software.
- Diplomatic and flexible team player.
- Able to relate effectively.
- Ability to work effectively with the management and staff of other programs/agencies.
- Ability to effectively administer programs, policies, and procedures.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Thoroughly familiar with the federal and provincial legislation, regulations, and guidelines that are relevant to the funding and delivery of services on reserve.
- Knowledge about the cultures and the significant characteristics of the social structures of BFN.
- Familiar with the BFN Financial Management, Personnel, and applicable Human Services Policies.
- Computer literate with knowledge of Sage, Microsoft Office and other processing software.
- Diplomatic and flexible team player.
- Able to relate effectively.
- Ability to work effectively with the management and staff of other programs/agencies.
- Ability to effectively administer programs, policies, and procedures.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
How to Apply:
Please forward your cover letter and resume to email: [email protected] Subject Line: Accounts Payable Clerk ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY Friday, October 11, 2024, AT 12:00 PM (Noon).
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Why BFN?
Developing diverse and unique partnerships, Batchewana is an ambitious First Nation with an entrepreneurial spirit. BFN is seeking employees that can compliment their thriving professional landscape while continuing to promote Indigenous culture and their long history of protecting and upholding Treaty rights.
Guided by the 7 Grandfather Teachings, Batchewana First Nation is seeking driven individuals who can work together to uphold self-determination efforts of the Anishinaabe Peoples and communities. Keeping in mind the wisdom of our Elders, and the future for our youth, BFN encourages employees to continue to create a path forward in building our Nations as strong, healthy Peoples respectful of ourselves, each other, and all creation.
How We Operate
Batchewana First Nation is Governed by an elected Chief and Council and operates under a Senior Management team comprised of Program Directors and the Chief Executive Officer. Both Political and Administrative leadership value the efforts and hard work of the BFN workforce and foster an environment of collaboration and respect.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Why BFN?
Developing diverse and unique partnerships, Batchewana is an ambitious First Nation with an entrepreneurial spirit. BFN is seeking employees that can compliment their thriving professional landscape while continuing to promote Indigenous culture and their long history of protecting and upholding Treaty rights.
Guided by the 7 Grandfather Teachings, Batchewana First Nation is seeking driven individuals who can work together to uphold self-determination efforts of the Anishinaabe Peoples and communities. Keeping in mind the wisdom of our Elders, and the future for our youth, BFN encourages employees to continue to create a path forward in building our Nations as strong, healthy Peoples respectful of ourselves, each other, and all creation.
How We Operate
Batchewana First Nation is Governed by an elected Chief and Council and operates under a Senior Management team comprised of Program Directors and the Chief Executive Officer. Both Political and Administrative leadership value the efforts and hard work of the BFN workforce and foster an environment of collaboration and respect.
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