Heskw’en’scutxe Health Services Society is a non-profit organization providing health services, HomeCare and Community Health nursing services for adults, elders and families and staff members of the Cooks Ferry and Sisk Indian Bands.
An opportunity exists in our health services office located in Siska, south of Lytton BC for a Bookkeeper /Office Assistant with strong bookkeeping and administrative skills to provide administrative support to the Health Director and staff.
This will be a full-time, permanent position following a probation period of six months.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Be responsible for financial record-keeping of all account activities; process payables, receivables, journal entries & payroll with Sage 50 and Ceridian
Generate financial reports for the manager in preparation for Board of Director meetings
Complete other accounting related duties and other duties as assigned
Complete bank and other account reconciliations, process check requests and payments
Prepare tax, GST/PST returns, as required
Complete medical travel reporting (training provided), communicate with clients to identify issues regarding medical travel reimbursements
Assist with maintaining secure office environment, assist coordinating special events and meetings and purchasing supplies as needed
Support staff and manager as needed
Your Capabilities and Credentials:
As the successful candidate, you are a detail-focused individual with excellent organizational and bookkeeping skills, with the ability to learn and adapt to culture and processes. You will also possess the following qualifications:
Respect for human diversity and personal safety including: culture, race, religion, sexual orientation, geography, economic status
An accounting diploma or relevant certificate training with a minimum of two (2) years related experience working in a professional office environment
Possess good understanding of accounting principles and basic accounting skills
Training and experience with the Sage 50 Accounting system
Training and experience with the Ceridian Payroll is a plus (will provide training if necessary)
Ability to manage multiple tasks, demonstrate the ability for clear professional writing skills and oral communication
Experience using MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Knowledge and experience with First Nation communities is a preferred asset
Experience working in professional health environment, with knowledge of cultural safety is an asset
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
In your cover letter please include the following:
Describe the top two reasons why you are a good candidate for this position
What are the three work related attributes that would best describe you
Successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record check and a current driver’s abstract.
Please send resume with cover letter to:
Andrea Elliott, Health Director
Heskw’en’scutxe Health Services Society
Andrea.Elliott@hhssbc.ca 250 458-2212
Application Deadline: March 2nd, 2018