Accounts Receivable Clerk (PTAX)

Tkemlups te Secwepemc; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc is seeking a dedicated Accounts Receivable Clerk to join their Finance Department. The successful candidate will manage accounts receivable tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial policies. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits, contributing to the financial health of the organization.

Benefits

Extended health, dental and vision

7.6% Registered Pension Plan (RPP) matching and Life insurance

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in accounts receivable or equivalent education and experience.
• Must have previous experience with accounting systems.
• Must pass criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Provides efficient bookkeeping and administrative work relating to accounts receivable.
• Monitors customer account details for irregularities.
• Prepares variance analysis on aged trial balance accounts.

Skills

Strong bookkeeping skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy

Strong knowledge of Property Tax accounts receivable and accounting systems

Ability to work independently and use good judgment

Education

Some secondary education in finance

Tools

Taxation Administration Software (TAS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB POSTING

Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) is a fast-growing vibrant organization committed to the development and progress of its Band Members and Community. As such, the TteS invites applications from qualified, highly motivated and dynamic individuals to fill the following position.

POSITION TITLE: Accounts Receivable Clerk (PTAX)

DEPARTMENT: Finance

SUPERVISOR: Finance Managers (For Profit and Not for Profit)

TERMS: Full Time, Permanent

REFERENCE #: 2025-071

Purpose of Position:

The Finance Department is responsible for providing financial and administration services to Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, (TteS). The Finance Department will include expertise in financial strategic planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting on service plan development. As well as financial policy and procedures management, financial systems support, debt management, payroll, and revenue and accounts receivable and payable.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provides efficient and effective bookkeeping, clerical and administrative work relating to accounts receivable in accordance with the approved practices, policies, budgets, standards and guidelines. (95%)

• Monitors Property Tax customer folio account details for non payments, delayed payments and other irregularities. And monitors TteS account receivables.


• Monitors the collection of and allocation of payments.


• Communicates with Property Tax and TteS customers on aged accounts.


• Reconciles Property Tax and TteS receivable accounts and processes all necessary adjustments.


• Maintains accounts receivable customer files.


• Ensures that all internal transactions are credited to the appropriate accounts in a timely manner.


• Prepares variance analysis on all aged trial balance accounts.


• Submits monthly reports to Finance Manager


• Follows established procedures for processing receipts, cash etc.


• Investigates and resolves Property Tax TteS customer queries.


• Organizes a recovery system and initiates collection efforts.


• Has knowledge of Property Tax grants.


• Acts as a liaison between departments and customers.


• Participates in workshop training programs and seminars to upgrade skills and knowledge relevant to position.


• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with TteS policies, Property Tax Law standards and procedures and as directed.

• Maintains confidentiality on all matters relating to the affairs of TteS.

1. 5% Other related duties as necessary.

Professional Certification, Education and Experience:

• Some secondary education in finance and 2 years experience in accounts receivable or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Must have previous experience with accounting systems, word and excel, Taxation Administration Software, (TAS)


• Must pass criminal record check.

Financial Responsibility:

This position does not have any financial responsibility.

Supervision or Training Duties:

This position does train new incumbents and summer students as necessary.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of Property Tax accounts receivable and accounting systems.


• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.


• Strong bookkeeping skills.


• Good oral and written communication skills.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office.


• Strong ability to be flexible and take initiative.


• Strong tact and diplomacy.


• Ability to work independently and use good judgment, focus on details.


• Ability to organize workload, set priorities and meet deadlines.


• Demonstrated ability to interpret and monitor compliance with financial policies and procedures.


• Ability to accurately enter, retrieve and modify information from a variety of sources into a number of different computer programs.


• Ability to perform duties under pressure (i.e Meeting deadlines, producing a high volume of work with speed and accuracy, paying attention to detail)


• Ability to be responsible for large amounts of cash.

Benefits:

• Extended health, dental and vision


• 7.6% Registered Pension Plan (RPP) matching and Life insurance

HOURS OF WORK: Normal Day shifts - 7 hours. Non-normal shifts may be required.

PAY GRADE: Starting at $20.08 to $24.28/hour depending on experience

Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights code, it is TteS Policy to practice preferential hiring for Aboriginal peoples. Candidates who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.

Deadline for the Job posting is June 5, 2025 by 2:00pm

Submit Job Application Form, cover letter, resume, and references

online: https://tkemlups.ca/employment/

or at our Human Resources office #200 - 330 Chief Alex Thomas Way.

Office Hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm &

closed for lunch from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

We require each applicant to fill out

an online application form which can be found at: https://tkemlups.ca/employment/

Any late submissions or submissions without the job application form will not be considered.