Finance Clerk
SCO is a growing and dynamic regional First Nation organization that represents 33 Anishinaabe and Dakota Nations and more than 87,000 citizens in southern Manitoba. Established in 1999 by the Chiefs, SCO is mandated as an independent organization to protect, preserve, promote, and enhance First Nation peoples’ inherent rights, languages, customs, and traditions through the application and implementation of the spirit and intent of the Treaty-making process.
SCO provides competitive compensation and excellent pension and benefits, as well as a positive work environment.
OVERVIEW:
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) requires a full-time Finance Clerk to join our finance team. Reporting to the Comptroller, the incumbent is responsible for broad financial accounting and administrative functions, including accounts payable and expense claims.
KEY RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Ensures proper supporting documentation for accounts payable transactions including proper delegated signing authorities for purchase commitments
- Data entry of accounts payable information including coding for review and approval by Comptroller
- Data entry of cheque information for review and approval by Comptroller
- Obtaining signatures of delegated signing authorities for payments
- Reviews all credit balances, refunds, and adjustments, and applies adjustments and/or corrections to billing records
- Reviews bills to the organization for potential errors and/or discrepancies
- Investigates and resolves billing discrepancies or misapplied cash transactions; liaises with other departments
- Forms payment strategies to make timely A/P payments and mitigate supplier objections
- Ensures expense claims comply with the Finance and Administrative policies, including per diem and rates for mileage, meals and accommodations, proper receipts, and delegated signing authorities, etc. for review and approval by Comptroller
- Sets up payments online to staff for review and approval by Comptroller
- Provides coverage support within the finance department, including payroll functions
- Other finance related duties as assigned
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certificate or Diploma in Accounting. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Minimum of three years’ experience providing administrative and accounting support in a high volume, fast-paced environment
- Experience with and knowledge of accounting and administrative functions
- Experience in the compilation of confidential documents and information
- Experience with records management (physical and electronic files)
- Extensive experience and proficiency in QuickBooks, SAGE, Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to be an effective team player
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and demonstrated time management skills to effectively work independently
- Knowledge of and experience with payroll processes and functions would be considered an asset
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check
- Must have a valid class 5 MB Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle as travel will be required
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday, October 4th, 2024, at 4:30 PM CST
Please submit a cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
Southern Chiefs’ Organization
202-600 Empress Street
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0L5
Fax: (204) 946-1871 | hr@scoinc.mb.ca
Preference will be given to qualified First Nations candidates.
Please self-identify as First Nations in your cover letter.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected will be contacted for further consideration.
