Finance Clerk

Indigenous Perspectives Society; Lytton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Nicomen Indian Band as a Finance Clerk and be part of a culturally rooted organization dedicated to community well-being. This full-time position supports financial operations, payroll, and serves the community through proactive financial management while fostering a collaborative and respectful environment.

Benefits

3 weeks vacation to start

10 days of paid cultural leave

Sick and Personal Leave

Healthy extended benefit plan

Education Assistance Program

Additional paid time off over Christmas

Christmas Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience with operational budgets and financial frameworks.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Hands-on experience in corporate accounting and payroll.

Responsibilities

• Support Band Manager and Finance Officer with financial planning.
• Ensure accurate entry of transactions and payroll processing.
• Compile monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports.

Skills

Strong communication

Organized

Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

Education

Certificate or Diploma in Accounting

Equivalent post-secondary education in business or finance

Tools

Sage 50

QuickBooks

PayWorks

Job description

FINANCE CLERK

Welcome to ourCommunity!

Who We Are
The Nicomen Indian Band is a Nlaka’pamux First Nation located in the Fraser Canyon region of British Columbia. With deep cultural roots and a strong connection to the land, we are dedicated to supporting the well-being, self-sufficiency, and cultural vitality of our community members. Through governance, economic development, education, and sustainable land stewardship, the Nicomen Indian Band is committed to building a thriving future for current and future generations.

Your Role in our Journey
As Nicomen Indian Band continues to grow and evolve, we’re excited to welcome a Finance Clerk to our team. This new role was created to support our expanding financial operations and ensure the smooth day-to-day processing of payroll and financial transactions that help our community thrive.

Reporting to the Band Manager and working closely with the Finance Officer, you’ll be a key part of our finance team—helping to maintain accurate records, process transactions, and contribute to the overall financial health of the organization. If you enjoy working with numbers, being part of a collaborative team, and want to build your skills in a meaningful setting, this could be a great fit for you.

This full-time, on-site role, is a fantastic opportunity to grow your experience in finance while supporting a community-focused organization grounded in Indigenous culture, values, and self-determination.

What You Will Do
Support our Band Manager and Finance Officer in building and rolling out the annual financial plan — helping us stay on track and aligned with our community goals.
Keep our day-to-day finance operations running smoothly by making sure transactions are entered accurately and on time so we meet our month-end deadlines without a hitch.
Dive into general ledger entries, journal entries, and bank and account reconciliations — making sure everything adds up and is recorded properly.
Help process accounts payable and receivable transactions, making sure vendors are paid on time and incoming funds are tracked and recorded with care.
Make sure staff reimbursements and invoices are paid accurately and follow our financial policies — because getting paid on time matters.
Help calculate salaries, pensions, and benefits, and double-check everything before payroll is processed — including things like deductions, payroll taxes, and remittances.
Collaborate with department leads to build out department budgets, review reports, and flag any financial surpluses or shortages early on.
Assist with compiling monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports that support clear and informed decision-making.
Work with the Finance Officer to review and strengthen our internal accounting systems, processes, and policies — and help get us audit-ready.
Keep our accounting files and records organized and confidential, and support sharing key financial info with leadership and Council when needed.
Jump in to support other finance-related tasks as they come up — we’re a team, and we work together to get things done.
What you bring
A deep respect for and understanding of Indigenous Peoples, their histories, cultures, traditions, and languages.
A genuine desire to support and uplift the Nicomen community through your work.
A Certificate or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field — or equivalent post-secondary education in business or finance.
Experience working with operational budgets and financial frameworks — and ideally, you’ve helped implement strategic financial plans before.
Strong skills with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and a high level of comfort using accounting software like Sage 50, QuickBooks, or PayWorks.
A working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Administration Law (FAL) — or an interest in learning more about them.
Solid hands-on experience in corporate accounting and payroll, with a track record of progressively increasing responsibility.
You are a strong communicator — whether it’s written or spoken, you get your point across clearly and respectfully.
You are organized, self-motivated, and know how to manage your time well (especially when juggling multiple priorities).
You have great judgment and aren’t afraid to make thoughtful decisions when needed.
You have handled sensitive topics like payroll, late timesheets, or payment delays with professionalism, empathy, and confidentiality.
Details matter to you — you take pride in making sure everything is accurate and well-documented.
What We Offer
Nicomen Indian Band will provide you with purpose in your work. As part of our team, you will contribute to the betterment of our community. We value inclusivity, support, and care which foster a positive work environment. Along with the opportunity to work alongside a compassionate like-minded team, we provide a generous compensation package which includes:

· An hourly wage of $21 – $25.00 per hour, based on 35 hours per week

· 3 weeks vacation to start

· 10 days of paid cultural leave

· Sick and Personal Leave

· A healthy extended benefit plan

· Education Assistance Program

· Additional paid time off over the Christmas Holidays

· Christmas Bonus

To Express Interest
If you are aligned with our values and are committed to supporting our community, please submit your resume and cover letter to

https://app.loxo.co/job/MzA5MjEtY3VtaDM5bHluMWY5b2YwNw==?t=1743130352076

We encourage applicants to submit applications as soon as possible, as applicants will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Persons of Indigenous ancestry will be given preference. s16(1) CHRA.