Temporary Finance Associate

POSITION TITLE: Finance Associate

TERM: Full Time, Temporary (18 Months)

SUPERVISOR: Chief Financial Officer

Secwepemc Child and Family Services Agency (SCFSA) is a progressive and

culturally focused agency supporting family safety that endeavors to provide

outstanding practice to First Nations families residing in the communities of

the seven‐ member bands; Adams Lake, Bonaparte, Neskonlith, Simpcw,

Skeetchestn, Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, and Whispering Pines/Clinton and

who reside in Kamloops.

Striving to provide exceptional family healing services through prevention-

based practice, SCFSA incorporates a Signs of Safety® framework as an

innovative, strengths-based, and safety-organized approach to child

protection casework.

Job Summary
The Finance Associate provides professional Accounts Payable services ensuring that all vendors are paid for the services contracted and clients payments are processed accurately. The Finance Associate must be able to verify information and process payments following appropriate protocols as errors can cause significant consequences, the Finance Associate requires accuracy and attention to detail. The Finance Associate works in a team environment and requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and work independently while processing payments and organizing a large amount of information.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• One to two years’ experience in accounting and administration.
• Post Secondary diploma or certificate in accounting/business administration or equivalent experience
• Experience and knowledge of local First Nations communities and their needs is an asset.

Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of accounting practices and office procedures/equipment
• Ability to work independently and build effective interpersonal relationships
• Proficient in Accounting Software (Adagio and Pay Dirt preferred), Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), and Adobe Acrobat;
• Ability to self-regulate, meet deadlines, have attention to detail
• Prioritizes work assignments to balance multiple demands
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of and respect for cultural diversity, particularly Indigenous culture.

Working Conditions

• Potential for violence in the workplace;
• Hours of work are standard;
• Receives regular supervision with direction and checks of the work performed.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Criminal Record Check;
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid BC Driver’s License;
• Must provide a vehicle in good operating condition and appropriate vehicle insurance to meet program requirements.

Directly Supervises

• None

Note: only screened in applicants will be contacted. As per Section 41(1) of the BC Human
Rights Code, preference may be given to qualified applicants of First Nations ancestry.
Preference may also be given to applicants who can demonstrate knowledge and/or experience with Secwepemc language, culture, history, and customs.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary: $31.37 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have an understanding of accounting practices?
• Do you identify as First Nations/Idigenous?

Experience:

• Adagio: 1 year (preferred)
• Paydirt: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kamloops, BC: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-22