Accounts Payable Technician

**PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN NORTH VANCOUVER(Onsite)**

**CLOSES: Open Until Filled**

**Be Part of Something Meaningful**:
Join the Estx̱wáy̓usem Finance Department as an Accounts Payable Technician (Senior Role). This position plays a vital role in maintaining the financial integrity of the Squamish Nation Government by ensuring timely and accurate processing of payments, compliance with policies, and strong financial recordkeeping.

As a key member of the Finance team, you’ll help strengthen accountability, efficiency, and transparency in financial operations while supporting the Nation’s departments in achieving their goals.

**What You’ll Do**:

- Process daily and weekly payments including cheque requisitions, invoices, and reimbursements.
- Review and verify payment requisitions for mathematical accuracy, correct general ledger coding, and approvals.
- Conduct three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices through the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) system.
- Assist with training for new Accounts Payable Technicians and support P2P system users.
- Process specialized payments such as Distributions in Trust, education, cultural, and program-related disbursements.
- Maintain complete and accurate accounts payable files—filing, retrieving, and updating as required.
- Respond promptly to inquiries from internal stakeholders and vendors, providing excellent service and clear communication.
- Support monthly closings, reconciliations, and analysis of accounts.
- Ensure compliance with Squamish Nation financial policies and procedures, reporting any non-compliance issues to the supervisor.
- Contribute cooperatively to the Finance team to achieve departmental goals.

**What We’re Looking For**:

- Completion of Grade 12; a certificate in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or Financial Management is an asset.
- At least 12 months of related experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping, or financial administration.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and experience with large-scale financial databases (JD Edwards experience is an asset).
- Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in data entry and document handling.
- Professional communication style with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to work respectfully and effectively within a team environment.
- Cultural humility and respect for Sḵwx̱wú7mesh values, sovereignty, and self-determination.
- Demonstrates extensive knowledge of, and strong connection to, the Squamish community.

**Why Work With Us**:

- ** Impactful Work** - Be part of a team dedicated to serving the community through Na estétx̱ w sḵwálwen cht (Trust), Na estitkw sḵwálwen cht (Security), Na esḵw’úḵw’ulh sḵwálwen cht (Purpose) and Na eslhílhkw’is sḵwálwen cht (Belonging)
- ** Professional Growth** - We invest in our people with training, mentorship, and career development
- ** Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Values** - Be part of an organization that values Úxwumixw (community/peoples), snew̓íyelh**(guiding through teachings), wenáxws (respect) and inclusivity.

As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources - our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we foster an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.

**Salary**: $47,000 - $66,000

**Benefits**: We offer extended medical and dental, pension matching, supplementary savings, and a professional development budget.

**Join us in building a future rooted in culture, values, and community strength. Your work matters here. #Workwithpurpose