Accounts Payable Specialist: Community Finance Impact

SQUAMISH NATION; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Squamish Nation is seeking an Accounts Payable Technician to join the Estx̱wáy̓usem Finance Department within Corporate Services. You will process accounts payable transactions, maintain financial records, and support payment processes across Squamish Nation departments with vendors and internal teams to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing.

This role is ideal for detail-oriented individuals who value accuracy and collaboration in a service-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 graduation.
• Certificate in Bookkeeping, Accounting, Financial Management, or related field is an asset.
• 6-12 months of related experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping, financial administration, or administrative support.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Experience with JD Edwards and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365 is an asset.
• Experience in a First Nations environment is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial records.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures and financial processes.
• Discretion and confidentiality; ability to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable transactions with accurate data entry.
• Enter purchase requisitions, payment requests, vendor invoices, and related financial information.
• Review and verify payment requisitions for accuracy, coding, approvals, and policy compliance.
• Process and import requisitions from Expense Data Capture (EDC) software.
• Assist with Distribution in Trust payments with Squamish Nation Registrar.
• Prepare vendor payment journals and supporting documentation for approval.
• Maintain organized and accurate accounts payable records and filing systems.
• Respond to invoices, PO, files, and financial documentation requests.
• Process payments, stop payments, and void cheques per procedures.
• Investigate invoice discrepancies and support monthly close activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

Grade 12

Bookkeeping/Accounting certificate

Tools

JD Edwards

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Squamish Nation is seeking an Accounts Payable Technician to join the Estx̱wáy̓usem Finance Department within Corporate Services. You will process accounts payable transactions, maintain financial records, and support payment processes across Squamish Nation departments with vendors and internal teams to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing.

This role is ideal for detail-oriented individuals who value accuracy and collaboration in a service-oriented environment.