ACCOUNTING CLERK

Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Usma Family & Child Services (Usma F&CS) is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented, Accounting Clerk 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 permanent, full-time, 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.
• Be willing to adhere to the NTC Communicable Disease Prevention Plan.

Competitive benefits and salary based on qualifications and experience.  Annual salary range $51,000 - $59,000.