Position Summary
The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for managing the organization’s accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate payment of vendor invoices and member disbursements, and supporting the Finance team in maintaining financial integrity. This role requires a strong understanding of financial processes, attention to detail, and a commitment to upholding the financial well-being of the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Process, verify, and reconcile all vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and appropriate approvals.
- Prepare and process timely payments for all vendor invoices and member disbursements, including minor and member distributions as well as elder utility payments.
- Conduct weekly cheque runs through electronic funds transfers (EFT), cheques, and wire transfers.
- Managing AP mailbox and responding to vendor inquiries and resolving discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures, including proper documentation and authorization for all expenditures.
- Assist with year-end audits by providing accounts payable documentation and reconciliation support.
- Collaborate with other departments and vendors to ensure the organization is receiving the best value for services and supplies.
- Maintain confidentiality of financial and organizational information in line with Cheam First Nation’s policies.
- Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor.
Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in accounts payable or a similar financial role.
- Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting is an asset.
- Familiarity with Xyntax software is considered an asset.
- Knowledge, respect and understanding of Stó:lō culture, traditions and language is considered an asset.
- Excellent time management, organizational, planning, and analytical skills.
- Possesses strong ethical standards, work ethic, and is highly motivated.
- Ability to work in a team-geared, culturally and politically sensitive environment.
- Ability to balance competing priorities, multitask, and work under pressure.
- Ability to be flexible and to work in an environment that applies cross-training within other Departments.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain Confidentiality and abide by Cheam First Nations’ Policies and Procedures.
- Experience working with a First Nations community is considered an asset.
- Valid BC Driver’s License, Class 5.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check must be bondable
How to Apply
Apply by submitting your resume and a cover letter to [email protected] detailing your relevant experience and interest in this role.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Cheam. We appreciate the time and effort you have taken to apply for the Account Payable Clerk role.
Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest and encourage you to apply for future opportunities that match your qualifications.
Band members please self-identify when submitting your resume.
