Finance Clerk

**FINANCE CLERK**

**Status**: Full-time | Permanent
**Hours**: 35 hours per week | 8:30 - 4:30 | Monday - Friday
**Wage**: Starting salary commensurate with experience

**Benefits**: Comprehensive Benefits Package | Public Service Pension Plan
**Location**: Merritt, BC

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Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Finance Clerk is responsible for data entry and filing services for the financial program database. The Finance Clerk performs financial recordkeeping duties, including bookkeeping and accounting, and supports processes including payroll, financial reporting, and the financial audit. The

**OVERVIEW OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Data entry of accounts payable and payroll services as needed
- Accurate and high volume payroll assistance
- Generate Records of Employment, T4’s, payroll remittance, and additional financial reporting
- Administration of employee group benefits and pension programs
- Employee financial file maintenance
- Continuation and upkeep of all finance correspondence
- Responsible for all financial administrative tasks

**SUPERVISION RECEIVED**
- Regular consultation and review with the Finance Manager
- Annual Performance Evaluation and work plan review with the Finance Manager

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**
- Clear Criminal Record check prior to the first day of work
- Clear Ministry of Child and Family Development Prior Contact Check prior to the first day of work
- Valid BC driver’s license

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**
- Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
- Minimum of two years of experience in finance and administration
- Two years of experience with computerized accounting programs; experience with Xyntax is an asset
- Applied knowledge of financial and accounting legislation, policies, and procedures
- Experience in an Indigenous organization is an asset but not required

**MINIMUM REQUIRED COMPETENCIES**
- Knowledge of policies and practices associated with payroll and benefits administration
- Knowledge of accounts payable and receivable processes
- Acute attention to detail with highly-developed organizational skills
- Efficient work skills with the ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines with attention to detail and high
- quality standards
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively under mínimal supervision
- Prioritizes work assignments to balance multiple demands
- Handles confidential and sensitive information with discretion
- Recognizes and respects all cultural diversity and has an understanding of nłeʔkepmx and syilx cultures
- Sensitivity to the historical and systemic impacts on Indigenous families and communities from intergenerational trauma due to colonialism, residential school history, the sixties scoop, and association with the child welfare system

**APPLY NOW**
- Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $25.99-$32.87 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift