A/P Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk

About the Position

Mushuau Innu First Nation (MIFN) is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support the operations of their Finance Department. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Accounting Clerk is responsible for completing the full scope of Accounts Payable functions while ensuring accuracy and following all financial controls.

This position is based at MIFN's Finance Office in Goose Bay, NL.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management:

· Match vendor invoices with approved purchase orders and processes accounts payable.

· Process travel and expense claims and other miscellaneous payments.

· Prepare and processes cheques and EFT payments in a timely manner.

· Prepare weekly vendor and claim packages for management review.

· Issue payment remittances to vendors.

· Perform monthly vendor statement reconciliations and other month-end tasks within the specified timeframes.

· Ensure that amounts claimed by vendors are within contract terms.

· Ensure transactions are coded to the correct department, funding source, and project.

· Monitor the status of purchase orders.

· Reconcile and process monthly credit card statements and payments.

· Record general journal entries including accruals.

Program and Service Delivery:

· Work collaboratively with external vendors and internal departments to meet program and service mandates.

· Follow the established departmental procedures and maintain accurate records.

· Follow controls to comply with security, privacy, and confidentiality requirements.

· Maintain files for recordkeeping.

· Perform other accounting and administrative duties as required.

· Support year-end procedures and provide information to external auditors.

· As delegated, help to manage agreements, reporting requirements. and relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills and Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Strong work ethic

· Self-starter who takes ownership of assigned responsibilities.

· Excellent time management skills with the ability to deliver timely results.

· Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Strong organizational and file management skills.

· Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

· Team player with a positive attitude.

· Understand and uphold confidentiality requirements.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel

Experience and Education Requirements:

· Degree or diploma in accounting.

· Minimum 3 years experience in bookkeeping or accounting.

· Previous experience working with Sage 50 is considered an asset.

· Previous experience working with First Nations and funding agencies is considered an asset.

Other Requirements:

· Ability to successfully and periodically undergo an appropriate criminal records review and police record check is required.

All interested applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume outlining how you meet these qualifications to the c/o: MNP at applyvia@mnp.ca.

Closing Date: Open until position is filled. Applications are assessed as they are received therefore early application is recommended.

Applications will only be considered from those eligible to work in Canada.

Proof of certifications will be required prior to employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $44,348.00-$57,652.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• QuickBooks: 1 year (preferred)
• Bookkeeping: 3 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person