ACCOUNTING CLERK

Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Usma Family & Child Services (Usma F&CS) Department is looking for a permanent, full-time, Accounting Clerk 2 to perform a variety of Accounts Payable duties specific to the Usma F&CS operations.  Based out of the Usma F&CS office in Port Alberni, this position reports to the Usma Office Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs routine accounts payable related functions, including receiving, coding, and payment requisition preparation following established NTC Finance Department’s processes and procedures
• Respond to vendor inquiries, maintains good vendor relations, and solves problems
• Collaborate with the Finance Team to maintain general A/P performance levels
• Preparation of reports as required
• Perform other related accounting duties as required

Required Skills/Preferred Qualifications

• Business Administration Diploma with accounting focus or Grade 12/GED with bookkeeping training with 2-years of recent experience in processing accounts payable transactions; preparing remittances and interacting effectively with internal/external clients
• Able to act with tact and diplomacy and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to process high volumes of information with speed and accuracy
• Clear oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in the full MS Office program suite including Access, Word, and Excel,
• Proficient in the use of Adobe Pro
• Experience with Adagio is considered an asset
• Possess a valid BC Driver’s License and reliable vehicle for business travel
• Able to present a timely, acceptable criminal record check and references
• Demonstrate compliance with the NTC Vaccination Policy (COVID-19 double vaccination)

Competitive benefits, salary based on qualifications and experience (salary range $44,000 - $52,000).