Finance Officer

Position Summary

Reporting to the Administrator, the Finance Officer provides financial, administrative and clerical services to ensure effective, efficient, and accurate financial and administrative operations. The Finance Officer administers accounts receivable processes and performs other accounting duties. The Finance Officer complies with Matsqui First Nation Laws, Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAB) and Matsqui policies, standards, practices and procedures. Strong cultural sensitivity with a deep respect for Matsqui culture, tradition, language and protocols.

Key Responsibilities

Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Matsqui’s laws, policies, standards, practices, and procedures.

Financial Operations and Management

? Maintain the Accounts Receivable module

? Prepare deposits and maintain cash receipts processing from other departments.

? Completes Credit Notes of AR as requested by Managers with supporting documents.

? Reconciles all AR lists and submits reports to Managers monthly and maintains a contract registry to track reporting for funding agencies.

? Prepare auto-debits, ETF payments and Visa reconciliation.

? Assists with AR functions and performs backup functions for this position.

? Assists with year-end audit as requested by the Administrator.

? Post recurring journal entries.

? Maintains files and records of all Finance documentation.

? Ensures confidentiality of all payroll and other financial records, materials and communications.

? Remains up to date in the requirements of First Nation financing and reporting.

? Follows and promotes the proper use of the Finance Policy and Procedures Manual.

? Provides backup for essential duties of other finance staff who are on vacation or leave.

? Perform research and compile date to support decision making processes.

? Be proficient with Sage.

? Holds secondary signing authority.

? Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

? Grade 12 plus additional training/education in accounting/bookkeeping. 2-3 years of experience in an accounting/financing role, including AR. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

? Satisfactory Police Information Check

? Class 5 Driver’s License and an acceptable Driver’s Abstract.

? Strong knowledge of AR processes.

? Strong administrative skills, including records management.

? Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

? Well organized and proactive with strong time management skills.

? Ability to multitask with attention to detail.

? Ability to exercise and model a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.

? Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.

? Able to work independently with minimal day-to-day supervision as well as working within a collaborative team framework.

? Proficient writing skills.

? Intermediate level computer skills including Microsoft Office. Experience with Sage is preferred.

Working Conditions

? Work is performed primarily in an office and other community locations.

Application Deadline: Open until position is filled

Salary Range: $25.50 - $33.72

Candidates will be screened according to the qualifications, knowledge, abilities, and skills required above. Interested candidates are required to submit a resume and to indicate the job title position above on their cover letter in confidence to:

Matsqui First Nation

Attention: Alice McKay

5720 Julian Drive

Abbotsford, BC V4X 2H6

Email:

Fax:

We regret that we will only contact the applicants chosen for an interview. We thank all applicants for their interest in working for Matsqui First Nation.