Accounts Payable Clerk
Competition 26-07 - External Posting
The First Nations’ Emergency Services Society of British Columbia (FNESS) is a not-for-profit organization, as well as a registered charity, under the governance of a First Nation Board of Directors. FNESS assists BC First Nations in developing and sustaining safer, healthier, and thriving communities. Our programs focus on Awareness, Preparedness, Mitigation, and Recovery. The goals of a self-sustaining and resilient community must keep safety as a priority as we support the development of community and professional capacity.
Position Summary
Join our North Vancouver-based accounting team as an Accounts Payable Clerk. This is a great opportunity for someone who is a stickler for details and organized. You will report directly to the Senior accountant and will work with all members across the organization.
Core Responsibilities
- Check and distribute mail
- Check invoices sent by e-mail
- Process high volume full cycle accounts payable
- Code invoices
- Digitally/manually distribute invoices for approval
- Enter invoices into accounting software once approved
- Prepare Credit Applications as needed
- Code credit cards, ensure receipts are attached for all expenditures and obtain approvals for payment.
- Assist with month-end, quarter-end and year-end procedures as required
- Monthly Visa statements reconciliation and recording to the accounting software
- Assist FNESS employees with travel claim processing, ensuring expenses are valid and approved
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Maintain confidentiality on all matters relating to the internal business affairs of FNESS.
Requirements
- Diploma or certificate in accounting or relevant experience.
- 1+ years of accounting experience, preferably in Accounts Payable.
- A strong work ethic, attention to details and excellent organizational skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- A team player who works well in a collaborative environment
- Proficient in using accounting software, including Sage 50, ADP and MS Office products, particularly Excel
- A willingness to ask questions and find solutions
- Experience working with Indigenous communities or organizations is preferred
- Criminal Record check including Vulnerable Sector check
Position Type: On-Call Casual Employment Agreement
Location: North Vancouver
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (25 to 37.5 hours per week)
Compensation: $27.00 per hour plus %6 vacation pay
Closing Date: Will remain open until filled. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
In accordance with Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights code, it is FNESS Policy to practice preferential hiring for Indigenous people. Candidates who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: From $27.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
