Accounts Receivable Finance Officer (In-Office)

Adams Lake Indian Band; Chase; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined contribution pension scheme

Health, vision & dental coverage

LTD & AD&D insurance

Employee assistance program

Vacation entitlement

Job summary

Adams Lake Indian Band is seeking a Finance Officer – Accounts Receivable to work under the direction of the Senior Accountant. The individual’s main responsibilities will be for accounts receivable functions for the Adams Lake Indian Band and its affiliated companies.

The role requires AR/bookkeeping experience, strong MS Word/Excel skills, and the ability to maintain accurate AR sub-ledger records; responsibilities include invoicing, reconciliations, and monthly aged trial balance reporting.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Adaptability

Judgement

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

First level accounting courses

AR or Bookkeeping program

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Adagio accounting

Job description

Adams Lake Indian Band is seeking a Finance Officer – Accounts Receivable to work under the direction of the Senior Accountant. The individual’s main responsibilities will be for accounts receivable functions for the Adams Lake Indian Band and its affiliated companies.

The role requires AR/bookkeeping experience, strong MS Word/Excel skills, and the ability to maintain accurate AR sub-ledger records; responsibilities include invoicing, reconciliations, and monthly aged trial balance reporting.