Accounts Payable Clerk

SCO is a growing and dynamic regional First Nation organization that represents 33 Anishinaabe and Dakota Nations and more than 88,000 citizens in what is now 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 as well as a positive work environment.

OVERVIEW:

The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) requires a full-time Accounts Payable Clerk to join our finance team. Reporting to the Comptroller, the incumbent is responsible for clerical accounting and administrative functions, including accounts payable and expense claims.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounts Payable

• 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 to address.
• Forms payment strategies to make timely A/P payments and mitigate supplier objections.
• Other duties as assigned.

Expense Claims / Travel Claims

• 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 for review and approval by Comptroller.
• Sets up payments online to staff for review and approval by Comptroller.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree, diploma, or certificate in accounting, finance, and/or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three years’ experience providing administrative and accounting support in a high-pressure, fast-paced and confidential environment.
• Experience with and knowledge of accounting and administrative functions.
• Experience in compilation of confidential documents, information, and records management.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to be an effective team player.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Extensive experience and proficiency in QuickBooks, SAGE, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated time management skills to effectively work independently.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• 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: Tuesday, January 7th, 2025, at 4:00 PM

Please submit a cover letter and resume to:

Human Resources
Southern Chiefs’ Organization
202-600 Empress Street
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0R5
Fax: (204) 946-1871 | hr@scoinc.mb.ca

Preference will be given to qualified First Nations candidates. Please self-identify in your cover letter.

Testing may form part of the selection process.

Proof of education will be required at the point of hire where an incumbent has graduated from a relevant program.

Please note that SCO does not offer hybrid/remote work options unless specifically stated.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected will be contacted for further consideration.