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Job Description: Accountant Technician
Get to know us:
We, the Quatsino First Nation, proud descendants of the Gusgimukw who were placed on these lands by the Creator, have persevered throughout time by valuing our traditions and people and by continually exercising our inherent right to the lands and resources of our traditional territory.
Through resilient leadership, consistent communication, and working together we will empower our community to strive forward and succeed in reviving and rebuilding our unique language and culture, strengthening our governance structures, and providing equitable services and opportunities that create a vibrant, healthy community that is self-governing, prosperous, supportive and carries our growing knowledge forward for future generations.
Join us in supporting our traditions and our people!
Position Summary
The Accountant plays a crucial role in supporting the Finance Department, with a primary focus on financial management, and accounting tasks. Reporting to the Finance Department, this position is integral in tracking and maintaining budgets associated with various programs and agreements, managing financial transactions, and supporting financial projects that align with departmental goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management and Accounting:
Track and manage budgets related to multiple streams of funding from multiple departments.
Code purchase orders, bills, and time and materials invoices to specific projects, ensuring accurate billing based on project time tracking.
Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely and accurate processing of financial transactions.
Provide monthly financial reports that offer a clear picture of the department’s financial status.
Assist in the preparation and submission of the annual budget and work plan to senior administration.
Financial Project Support:
Support the development and implementation of financial projects across all departments, ensuring alignment with budgetary and departmental goals.
Collaborate with team members to develop and refine financial processes that enhance department operational efficiency.
Assist in grant writing and financial reporting for projects, ensuring compliance with funding requirements.
Contribute to the creation and management of systems that integrate financial management with the department’s conservation goals.
Get to know us:
We, the Quatsino First Nation, proud descendants of the Gusgimukw who were placed on these lands by the Creator, have persevered throughout time by valuing our traditions and people and by continually exercising our inherent right to the lands and resources of our traditional territory.
Through resilient leadership, consistent communication, and working together we will empower our community to strive forward and succeed in reviving and rebuilding our unique language and culture, strengthening our governance structures, and providing equitable services and opportunities that create a vibrant, healthy community that is self-governing, prosperous, supportive and carries our growing knowledge forward for future generations.
Join us in supporting our traditions and our people!
Position Summary
The Accountant plays a crucial role in supporting the Finance Department, with a primary focus on financial management, and accounting tasks. Reporting to the Finance Department, this position is integral in tracking and maintaining budgets associated with various programs and agreements, managing financial transactions, and supporting financial projects that align with departmental goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management and Accounting:
Track and manage budgets related to multiple streams of funding from multiple departments.
Code purchase orders, bills, and time and materials invoices to specific projects, ensuring accurate billing based on project time tracking.
Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely and accurate processing of financial transactions.
Provide monthly financial reports that offer a clear picture of the department’s financial status.
Assist in the preparation and submission of the annual budget and work plan to senior administration.
Financial Project Support:
Support the development and implementation of financial projects across all departments, ensuring alignment with budgetary and departmental goals.
Collaborate with team members to develop and refine financial processes that enhance department operational efficiency.
Assist in grant writing and financial reporting for projects, ensuring compliance with funding requirements.
Contribute to the creation and management of systems that integrate financial management with the department’s conservation goals.
Qualifications & Experience
Education/Certifications:
Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Willingness to obtain a Degree in Accounting or Finance
Experience:
At least 2 years of general accounting experience, including tracking, managing, and reporting on multiple income streams.
Demonstrated experience in accounting principles, with proficiency in Sage, Office Suite, Google Suite
Experience or comfort with grant writing.
Skills:
Financial Management: Strong understanding of accounting principles, with the ability to manage multiple income streams and provide accurate financial reporting.
Project Management: Capable of following and supporting financial projects, creating structure within a developing department.
Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively with suppliers, stakeholders, and team members.
Flexibility and Creativity: Ability to work in a flexible environment with evolving responsibilities, demonstrating creativity in problem-solving and process development.
Interest in Conservation: A genuine interest in natural resource management and the ability to blend financial management with conservation goals.
Performance Metrics:
Financial Management: Effectively manage and monitor budgets for multiple programs, ensuring alignment with department goals and adherence to financial guidelines.
Project Support: Support the implementation of financial projects by tracking timelines, resources, and deliverables, ensuring projects are completed on schedule.
Communication: Maintain clear and consistent communication with internal and external stakeholders, fostering strong working relationships and ensuring transparency.
Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements within the department, contributing to the development of new methodologies that integrate conservation and finance.
Flexibility and Adaptability: Demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Willingness to obtain a Degree in Accounting or Finance
Experience:
At least 2 years of general accounting experience, including tracking, managing, and reporting on multiple income streams.
Demonstrated experience in accounting principles, with proficiency in Sage, Office Suite, Google Suite
Experience or comfort with grant writing.
Skills:
Financial Management: Strong understanding of accounting principles, with the ability to manage multiple income streams and provide accurate financial reporting.
Project Management: Capable of following and supporting financial projects, creating structure within a developing department.
Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively with suppliers, stakeholders, and team members.
Flexibility and Creativity: Ability to work in a flexible environment with evolving responsibilities, demonstrating creativity in problem-solving and process development.
Interest in Conservation: A genuine interest in natural resource management and the ability to blend financial management with conservation goals.
Performance Metrics:
Financial Management: Effectively manage and monitor budgets for multiple programs, ensuring alignment with department goals and adherence to financial guidelines.
Project Support: Support the implementation of financial projects by tracking timelines, resources, and deliverables, ensuring projects are completed on schedule.
Communication: Maintain clear and consistent communication with internal and external stakeholders, fostering strong working relationships and ensuring transparency.
Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements within the department, contributing to the development of new methodologies that integrate conservation and finance.
Flexibility and Adaptability: Demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment.