Accounts Payable Clerk

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

• Lead, train, and supervise the security team, ensuring high standards of performance and professionalism.
• Enforce Cheam laws and Land Code within the community and surrounding territories.
• Develop and implement security policies and procedures to ensure the safety and security of Cheam First Nation properties and personnel.
• Respond to security incidents, investigate violations, and prepare detailed reports for management.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and security audits to identify potential vulnerabilities and implement necessary improvements.
• Foster positive relationships with community members, encouraging open communication and collaboration.
• Create and manage staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage and response capabilities at all times.
• Maintain detailed logs of incidents and situations, providing regular reports to management.
• Act as the first responder to a range of calls, from low to high-risk situations, including wildlife, fisheries, and medical emergencies.
• Provide ongoing training and development opportunities for security staff to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans and conduct drills to ensure readiness for potential incidents.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and organizational policies related to security operations.
• Assess the need for additional support and resources, managing a culturally sensitive and politically aware team environment.
• Other duties as required.

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 to 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 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 detailing your relevant experience and interest in this role to Cedrine Fongang at [email protected].

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.

Band members please self-identify when submitting your resume.