Reports To
Manager of Financial Services
Saulteau First Nations Mission
We strive to be the Best Governed Nation, one that is proud, culturally strong, and self-sufficient. As stewards of the land, we will ensure that the best sustainable practices are followed, now and in the future. We remain proudly determined.
Job Purpose
The Member Payable Clerk works with the Manager of Financial Services to assist with processing of monies payable to our Saulteau First Nations members. They play a key role in maintaining clean vendor records in the accounting system and processing payments including but not limited to per-capita distributions, minor’s payout from trust, community enhancement, patient travel, and other. They also assist with trade payables as coverage for the Accounts Payable Clerk.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Corresponding with SFN members to maintain accurate profiles in the accounting system.
- Monitoring of the SFN Payout email and responding to members on a timely and courteous basis
- Corresponding with SFN members becoming eligible to receive money from trust to retrieve necessary documents to facilitate payout.
- Corresponding with trustees about to facilitate member payouts from trust.
- Processing of accounts payable transactions related to per-capita distributions, trust payouts, community enhancement, patient travel, and other as requested.
- Assisting with preparation of finance reports and related analysis
- Establish proactive, positive, and constructive working relationships with clients and departments.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum Certificate in Accounting; preference to Diploma in Accounting, or Formal accounting training (i.e. Accounting courses, CAPA, Business Admin diploma or degree) with a minimum 2 years working experience in accounts payable capacity.
- Preference will be given to those with experience in a First Nations environment.
- Experience with the accounting system Sage Intacct and Float is considered an asset.
- Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check is required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Must possess a high level of moral judgment for handling confidential information and monetary transactions.
- High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent mathematical aptitude
- Attention to detail in all areas of work; strong analytical skills.
- Excellent organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
- Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines.
- Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures.
- Maintains strict confidentiality of all personal and payment information.
Work Conditions
- Work is performed primarily in the band office with hours of work set as 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursdays.
- This is a 1 Year Term position
- Travel may be required within SFN community.
- Wage: $24.50-$28.18/ Hr
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $24.50-$28.18 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site childcare
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- DCS / DEC (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-06-18
