Sqdc Finance Clerk

Based in Seabird Island, BC, the Sqewqel Development Corporation (SqDC) is the business arm of the Seabird Island Band. Our Board of Directors and group of owned and operated businesses work together to build a successful corporation that is aligned with our culture. While we choose to adopt modern business practices, we take great care to honour the ways of our ancestors who always worked the land and lived in harmony with it for generations. Guided by our community we weave our culture and traditions into our approach, which means making sure our business focus fall-in-line with our Sto:lo values.

**Position Summary**

Reporting to the Financial Officer and the Director of Finance, the Finance Clerk is responsible for processing the day-to-day data entries for SqDC and the Sqewqel Gas Bar. Furthermore, the Finance Clerk is responsible for providing support to the Financial Officer as required.
The Finance Clerk will play a critical role in strengthening the administrative functions necessary to providing outstanding financial reporting, data entry, and high levels of customer service. This position will help the organization perform efficiently and effectively by providing general office support, data entry, task prioritization, and other accounting-related functions, as required.

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Processes invoices, travel claims, and reimbursement
- Reconciles monthly vendor statements and researches problem invoices and receipts
- Files Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable invoices
- Receives daily mail
- Prepares accounts payable
- Ensures the accurate and timely completion of required paperwork
- Assists in reconciliation of company credit cards and bank statements
- Processes invoices, issues statements and records payments
- Reconciles monthly customer statements
- Processes invoice batches using recurring entries, contracts or invoice requests
- Prepares accounts receivable statements and follows up with customers for payment
- Assists customers with setting up direct deposits/other electronic transfers
- Helps to identify potential bad debts
- Improving filing systems and general office organization
- Collecting and sorting incoming and outgoing mail
- Other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager

**Qualifications/Requirements**:

- Minimum Grade 12 or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience working with Sage 50 is an asset
- Must be able to work independently or as part of a team and demonstrated a good record of attendance
- 1-3 years experience within business administration/finance/human resources is preferred
- Essential skills include time management, organizational abilities, attention to detail and people skills
- Ability to deliver timely results despite obstacles and limited resources
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to provide services in a prompt, respectful and unbiased manner
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to adhere to confidentiality requirements
- Experience working with First Nations communities is considered an asset
- Valid BC Driver’s License
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (CRC)

**Adjustments to Job Descriptions**:
SqDC retains the right to make necessary adjustments or amendments to job descriptions to meet current or expected business needs provided that the appropriate notice is provided. SqDC also retains the right to temporarily reassign employees to another program or department for projects or assignments at any time.

**Core Competencies**:

- Client Focus
- Initiative
- Teamwork
- Organizational and Office skills
- Valuing Cultural Diversity
- Work Ethic and Values

**Compensation**
A competitive wage will be identified and is contingent on experience and qualifications. SqDC offers Employees Health and dental/pension benefits once the probationary period has been completed.