Accounts Receivable Clerk

Ha-Shilth-Sa; Tofino; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Adagio software experience

Preference for Aboriginal candidate

Job summary

Ha-Shilth-Sa is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk for the Tofino office. This full-time role reports to the Manager of Finance and covers accounts receivable and payroll functions in line with Nation practices.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and a post-secondary diploma in business administration, finance, or accounting, with 1–4 years in an administration/finance environment. Proficiency in Adagio software is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Post-secondary diploma in business administration, finance, or accounting preferred.
• 1–4 years of administration experience with finances and payroll.
• Data entry experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Track and process credit balances, refunds, adjustments, payments, and reimbursements.
• Post, file, and track all received payments per the Nation’s practices and maintain general ledgers.
• Prepare and provide reports including updated general ledger details and the housing report.
• Oversee travel claim reimbursements and tenant statements, including invoicing and receipts.

Skills

Accounting software

MS Office

Payroll

Financial reporting

Education

High School Diploma

Post-secondary diploma in business administration/finance/accounting

Tools

Adagio software

Job description

Position Summary

Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations Administration seeks an initiative-taking individual with a strong eye for detail to fill the full-time position of Accounts Receivable Clerk. Based out of the Tla-o-qui-aht Office in Tofino, applicants will be reporting to the Manager of Finance on all aspects of accounts receivable, payroll.

Duties And Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

• Track and process all credit balances, refunds, adjustments, received payments, and reimbursements to appropriate accounts in a timely and accurate manner.
• Post, file and track all received payments as per the Nation’s accounting practices, including assisting in the maintenance of the general ledgers.
• Prepare and provide requested reports on responsibilities, including updated general ledger details and the housing report.
• Administer the process for travel claim reimbursements, including the submission and tracking of the reimbursements.
• Oversee the tenant’s statements of accounts, including preparing invoices, collecting payments, issuing receipts, and updating the account information.
• Investigate and resolve collection problems.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position.

Qualifications

Education, training, and certificates

• High School Diploma
• Post secondary diploma in business of administration, finance, or accounting.

Work experience

• 1–4-year experience in an administration setting, working with finances and payroll
• Data entry experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Attributes

• o Accounting software, MS Office, accounting principles, government funding agreements, payroll, and benefits software

Skills And Abilities

• Organizational skills, time management, written and verbal communication, people skills, accurately perform mathematical computations, work in a fast pace and stressful environment.

Attributes

• o Confidentiality, diligence, establish priorities, met deadlines, customer oriented, integrity, trust.

Additional assets

• Preference for a qualified Aboriginal candidate
• Experience with Adagio software
• Preference for a financial or accounting certification or education
• Preference for Canadian Payroll Association education and/or certificate Working Environment:

Work Conditions

• Works in an office setting, primarily in a stationary position for most of the day.
• Uses computer and telephone throughout day.
• Must be able to remain stationary for prolonged periods of time.
• May be require traveling by car.