ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

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MLTC is seeking a competent, confident, motivated Accounting Technician. This full-time term position is responsible for performing data entry and related duties in disbursing accounts payable to individuals, suppliers, MLFN First Nations, or other entities. Within Meadow Lake Health & Social Development (MLHSDA), duties will focus on the Jordan’s Principle (JP) specialized payment requests. These duties include reviewing the payment request, coding and filing the documents.

Position Duties:

· Process Jordan’s Principle program claims for payment.

· Accounts payable processing.

· Process employee travel claims for payment.

· Prepare bank deposits, perform daily bank duties.

· General ledger maintenance including journal entries.

· Bank reconciliations.

· Process First Nation Representatives per diem claims (meeting attendance).

· Issuing of payroll by electronic funds transfer.

· Work with JP Program Manager to provide financial reports/claims to funding agencies as required.

· Work closely with JP Program Manager on budget maintenance and forecasting.

· Work closely with JP Program Manager to prepare for year-end audit.

· Perform other duties as required by the finance department.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

· Appropriate combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred:

· Completion of Certificate or Diploma in Accounting and/or Office Procedures.

· Two (2) years of relevant experience with a computerized accounting system (Sage 300 preferred).

· Basic knowledge of accounting systems, budgets and internal controls.

Required Skills and Abilities:

· Proficient with computers, i.e., Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

· Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.

· Ability to work effectively in a team environment with accounting staff, program managers, and the nine (9) First Nation’s communities.

· Effective attention to detail and a high degree of entry accuracy.

· Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

· Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.

· Knowledge of First Nations culture and values. Ability to speak Cree/Dene is a definite asset.

Valid drivers’ license and able and willing to travel if necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $45,835.00-$50,085.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Meadow Lake, SK: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (preferred)
• Bookkeeping: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-01-06