OPEN COMPETITION
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band’s Finance Department is now accepting applications to fill the following Full-Time position based in La Ronge, SK:
FINANCE CLERK
The Finance Assistant position is based in the La Ronge Central Office. This position reports to the Director of Finance & Administration. Under the supervision of the Director of Finance & Administration, the finance clerk will be responsible for Lac La Ronge Indian Band’s accounts payable; accurately completing payroll with all requisite deductions and maintaining appropriate financial documentation through an organized system of filing.
The suitable candidate will be able to perform the following duties:
- Organize filing of all appropriate documents (POs, Vendor files etc).
- Prepare general ledger and post journal entries and trial balance.
- Manage accounts receivable and payable.
- Prepare financial statements and bank reconciliations.
- Conduct banking (deposits).
- Invoice clients and answer inquiries.
- Assess fixed assets and depreciation.
- Costing and budgeting.
- Store, update and retrieve financial data.
- Manage inventory control (office supplies).
- Process travel claims and vouchers for payment, enter invoices, match invoices with purchase orders and check all claims for accuracy.
- Verify account codes and signatures for proper assignment of budgetary expenditures.
- Act as a first line contact with vendors regarding billing problems.
- Perform monthly A/P processing, reporting and quality assurance functions.
- Perform clerical duties, such as maintaining filing and record system.
- Carry out other work-related duties as requested by the immediate supervisor;
The suitable candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- College diploma in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related field.
- 2-3 years’ experience in Finance industry.
- Experience with budget, accounting and reporting systems.
- Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Advanced proficiency with Xyntax accounting software and spreadsheet programs and applications is an asset.
- Effective attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
- Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners and government agencies.
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity suite.
- Knowledge and experience with office equipment such as photocopiers, telephone system, email and fax machines.
- Bondable
- Punctual, honest, and reliable
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision
- Able to manage time efficiently and effectively
- Must be able to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check, and Driver’s Abstract.
Posting Date: September 20, 2024 Deadline for application: October 4, 2024
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume including three (3) references (excluding Chief and Councillors), one from your most recent/current employer, to the following:
Human Resource Office, Phone: 306-425-2183
Lac La Ronge Indian Band Fax: (306) 425-2170
Box 480 E-mail: [email protected]
La Ronge, SK. S0J 1L0 Website : https://llrib.com/llrib-jobs/
NOTE: Please be advised applications received without the proper documentation shall not be considered. In the cover letter, please indicate permission to contact references. Your references MUST be people who you reported to and had direct supervisory authority over you. Also, please provide your Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check and Driver’s Abstract with your application.
- Telephone interviews will not be granted. However, an interview via Teams may be granted.
- LLRIB thanks all interested applicants; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
- Since this position is engaged primarily in serving the interests of Aboriginal people, Lac La Ronge Indian Band shall give preference to Aboriginal people who possess the requisite skill sets and experience.