Adams Lake Indian Band is seeking 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND 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

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS

Minimum of Grade 12 education or equivalent

Post secondary education, including successful completion of first level accounting courses, preferred

Completion of a recognized AR or Bookkeeping/Accounting program or courses

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS




Those normally associated with a typical office environment. Continuous visual concentration on computer/laptop and/or calculator.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The majority of work is performed in a typical office environment.

EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE
Office – Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
N/A

BONA FIDE JOB REQUIREMENTS
Current Criminal Records Check with vulnerable sector clearance, with results acceptable to ALIB

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Full time permanent position

Wage range: $31 - $40 per hour

Location: 6453 Hillcrest Rd. Chase BC, this is expected to be an in-office position.

Hours per week: 75 hours bi-weekly (max 37.5 hrs./week), with flexibility in hours/days of work.

WHY US?
We offer a comprehensive perks package, including a defined contribution pension scheme, health, vision, and dental coverage, LTD, AD&D;, and life insurance and an employee assistance program. In addition to a starting vacation entitlement of two weeks we typically provide a two-week paid winter break and provide paid sick/personal days in addition to Statutory or Designated holidays.

Competition will remain open until filled.
Preference may be given to qualified ALIB band members and individuals who self-identify as First Nation, Inuit, or Indigenous ancestry.
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

ALIB reserves the right to withdraw, cancel, postpone, or revise advertised positions; although we acknowledge all those interested in the position, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 Finance Officer - AR (British Columbia)
🏢 Adams Lake Indian Band
📍 British Columbia