Finance Officer (Accounts Payable)
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
POSITION TITLE: Finance Officer (Accounts Payable)
DEPARTMENT: Administration
SUPERVISOR: Finance Administrator
TERMS: Full Time, Permanent (64 hours bi-weekly)
Monday – Thursday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Reference #: 2023-007
Summary Statement
Esk’etemc is seeking a highly motivated and innovative individual to work as an Finance Officer who will report to the Finance Administrator. The Esk’etemc community is in a beautiful valley located approximately 55 kilometres southwest of Williams Lake in British Columbia, Esk’etemc is part of the Secwepemc Nation.
The Finance Officer will ensure that we are operating efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of the Esk’etemc community. This position will be responsible for the general financial support services of all funds and accounts for the Esk’etemc.
Summary of Duties
- Prepare annual GST reports for Esk’etemc, and CMHC.
- Complete the GST reports, check for accuracy, proper authorization, and balances, before submitting within deadline.
- Manage accounts payable for Esk’etemc, and CMHC which includes vendor accounts, ‘asap’ emergency, weekly cheque runs, and monthly education and social assistance payments.
- Distribute and reconcile purchase orders with supplier invoices.
- Check for proper authorization, amounts, purchases, and general ledger codes, before entering in accounting system.
- Check invoices received and entered, against suppliers’ monthly statements.
- Issue payment to suppliers by 15th of each month.
- Produce monthly aged accounts payable summary report.
- Reconcile accounts payable sub-ledger with general ledger balance.
- Code, record, and enter accounts payable invoices, travel advances/claims, and sub-contractor invoices, etc.
- Prepare accounts payable procedures manual, and update as required.
- Maintain current accounts payable filing systems, as per fiscal year.
- Prepare, and input general journal entries.
- Assist with the preparation of the annual audit as required and directed.
- Assist with other duties when required with Payroll, and Accounts Receivable.
- Provide general ledger listing, trial balance, or financial reports to management, as requested or required.
Education
- Completion of Accounting 121 and 122 or equivalent.
- Grade 12 or equivalent.
Qualifications, Knowledge, and other skills
- Extensive experience as an accounting clerk in an administrative office.
- Experience with operating office equipment such as switchboard, computer terminal, photocopier, fax machine, calculator, and interac debit machine.
- Ability to set up pre-authorized debit (PAD) payments, and do electronic funds transfer (EFT).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, in English.
- Extensive experience using Windows-based computer applications (ie. Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access) and basic problem-solving with office equipment.
- Ability to create, and maintain good working relationships with suppliers, vendors, service providers, and employees, while maintaining a confidential work environment.
- Detail-oriented, with immense typing accuracy, organization and accountability.
- Effective problem-solving skills, including conflict resolution.
- A committed team player, detail oriented, and an effective communicator.
Applications will be accepted until June 15, 2023
Salary will be negotiated based on relevant experience and abilities.
Submit cover letter, resume, and references to staceyj@esketemc.ca. or in person with Human Resources Coordinator, Stacey Johnson.
Esk’etemc thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.






