Métis Nation British Columbia

Accounts Payable Clerk

#23-054
Finance Department

Position: Permanent Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Location: Hybrid/Provincial office – Station Tower (13401 – 108th Avenue, Surrey)
Closes: Posting will remain open until filled and will close without notice
Classification: Coordinator 1                    
Salary Range: $55,000 – $65,000 annually


ABOUT MÉTIS NATION BRITISH COLUMBIA:
Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) develops and enhances opportunities for our Métis communities by implementing culturally relevant social and economic programs and services. Through teamwork, respect, dedication, accountability, integrity, and professionalism, MNBC strives to build a proud, self-governing, sustainable Nation  in recognition  of inherent rights for our Métis citizens, assisting in the delivery of services based on policy, process, and specified regulations.

MNBC’s KAA-WIICHIHITOYAAHK (We take care of each other) Initiatives offers employees a competitive total compensation package including:

• comprehensive group benefit package or health-care spending account and enrollment in the Municipal Pension Plan
• 15 paid days per year for statutory and
• cultural days (Indigenous Peoples Day, Truth and Reconciliation Day, & Louis Riel Day)
• carpool, parking & public transit subsidies (Provincial Office only)
• educational spending account and professional development allowances to provide annual funding to continue lifelong learning and skills upgrade.
• remote workplace supports.
• internal advancement & redeployment opportunities

 
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY 

• Completes payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.
• Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports and balances.
• Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports, and records entries.
• Processes, issues, and forwards authorized cheques for signing.
• Pays vendors by scheduling and preparing EFT and cheque payments, resolving purchase orders, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation.
• Issues stop-payments or purchase order amendments.
• Pays employees by receiving and verifying expense reports, requests and preparing EFT or cheque payments.
• Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
• Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Creates and maintains vendor files and practices effective vendor relations, including regular and professional communication.
• Report taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoices.
• Completes credit card and bank reconciliations.
• Prepares and completes bank deposits.
• Assists with preparation of various Finance reports, including month and year-end processes.

 
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an accounts payable role.
• Combination of relevant experience, education, and training will be considered.
• Knowledge and/or awareness of the historical and contemporary contributions made by Métis people in B.C.
• Proven ability to utilize Excel.
• Prior experience with Sage Intacct accounting software, an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to lead, problem solve, and utilize team-building skills.
• Proven ability to utilize strong interpersonal skills to deal with others effectively.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to utilize, adapt and embrace new technologies and other database/software required by the role.

OTHER COMMENTS

• Other duties may be assigned as needed to help ensure the efficient operation of MNBC.
• There will be a need to attend meetings and events which may require work and travel outside of normal business hours.
• Ability to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.

 
The above requirements are what MNBC is seeking in the ideal incumbent at the time of posting and are subject to change based on needs.  

Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants who self identify as Indigenous (First Nation, Métis or Inuit). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT CANDIDATES MUST APPLY using “Accounts Payable Clerk - #23-054” in the subject line of the email. Please send your resume and cover letter to:
 
Taryn German
Manager, Financial Systems and Services
Métis Nation British Columbia
Email:  tgerman@mnbc.ca