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Zagime Anishinabek is a progressive First Nations government, located around 22 KM Northeast of Grenfell Town in Saskatchewan.
SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Finance Supervisor, the Accounting Clerk is responsible for filing, data entry, entering daily/weekly sales in accounting system, maintain accounts payable, reconcile vendor and other accounts.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reviewing and verifying invoices for appropriate backup documentation and approval prior to inputting into the accounting system.
Sort, code, and match invoices to be data entered.
Post transactions to journals, ledgers, and other records.
Reconcile VISA statements and accounts payable transactions.
Correspond with vendors and respond to Accounts Payable inquiries.
Assist in preparing reports, proposals, correspondence, and other documentation.
Maintain confidentiality of organizational information.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Post-secondary Education in accounting or a related discipline is preferred.
Basic understanding of accounts payable and previous experience would be an asset.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Excellent written, oral, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
Strong computer skills including Word and Excel.
Knowledge of First Nation culture and traditions will be an asset.
Essential Skills
- Numeracy
- Oral communication
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
Specific Skills
- Store, update and retrieve financial data
- Prepare reports
- Prepare financial statements
- Prepare general ledger
- Prepare journal entry
- Prepare bank reconciliations
- Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing and record systems
- Open and close books for auditors
- Manage accounts payable
- Manage accounts receivable
- Invoice clients
- Conduct banking
- Perform general office duties
- Answer customer inquiries
Work Location Information
- Rural community
Typing (Words Per Minute)
- 41 - 60 wpm
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Basic security clearance
Type of Bookkeeping
- Computerized
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- ACCPAC
- Windows
- Word processing software
- Spreadsheet software
- Excel
- Electronic mail
- General office equipment
- Accounting software
- Internet browser