Bookkeeper
Position Title: Bookkeeper
Department: Accounting & Finance
Supervisor: Finance Director/ Manager
Employment Status: Full-time Position
Hours: 35 hours per week
Wage: $25-$30 per hour
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to Finance Director/ Manager, the Bookkeeper will assist with financial activities of the Gwa’sala-Nakwaxda’xw Nation (GNN) Accounting and Finance department and will:
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports
• Bank reconciliations as requested by manager
• Ensure all credit card invoices are in the system and reconcile to general ledger
• Responsible for all aspects of the Accounts Receivable process
• Responsible for all aspects of the Accounts Payable process
• Responsible for generating P. O’s, invoices etc. on Xyntax
• Other Duties as assigned by the supervisor
Knowledge and Skills and Abilities
• Good communication skills, problem solving and teamwork skills.
• Diplomacy, tact and confidentiality in dealing with a variety of people and information
• Post-secondary education in bookkeeping preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting functions and requirements preferred
• Ability to adapt, undertake multiple tasks and respond to changing priorities is imperative.
• Possess computer skills, proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word) is an asset.
• Diplomacy, tact and confidentiality in dealing with a variety of people and information.
Behaviours and Characteristics:
• Self-disciplined.
• Motivated; a self-starter.
• Objective and fair.
• Sound judgment with ethical values that are consistent with GNN traditions and culture
• Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Preferred Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
· Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
· Post-secondary education in accounting, or related field and/or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
· Demonstrated knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting functions and requirements.
Working Conditions:
The office is open from 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday to Friday. Flexibility needed for travel as well availability for meetings or business afterhours and weekends.
The position adheres to the personnel policies, procedures and code of ethics of the Gwa’sala-Nakwaxda’xw Nation.
Position will remain posted until filled.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Please send your cover letter, and resume, as well as three references and their phone contact to hr@gwanaknations.ca
