Accounts Receivable Clerk

Company: Six Nations of the Grand River

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CLERK – 002-25-1

Finance, Core Services

Full-Time

 

Applications will be received by Six Nations of the Grand River and Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) up until 4:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, January 15, 2025, for the Accounts Receivable Clerk with Finance, Core Services. The Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form, Job Posting, and Job Description are available for printing from the www.greatsn.com website.  Online applications are accepted through My Job Search. NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED.

 

Applicants from Six Nations and other First Nations will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.

 

JOB SUMMARY: The Accounts Receivable Clerk reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Accounts Receivable Supervisor.

 

Purpose and scope of the Position: To perform accounts receivable and other finance duties for Six Nations of the Grand River Departments

 

Type	Full Time
Closing Date	January 15, 2025
Hours of Work	35hrs./week
Wage	Min. $49,500/year

 

*A competitive compensation package will be offered commensurate with qualifications. *

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• College studies and related work experience, 2 years minimal work related experience in accounting
• Good command of Microsoft office (Excel & Word).
• Good working knowledge of Sage Accounting system invoicing and accounts receivable
• Must be able to have a positive interaction with the public in a sensitive, cheerful and diplomatic manner
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be able to work with tact and discretion
• Must be bondable

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: (Choose one method ONLY):

 

Method #1:  Online

1. Please visit: My Job Search to access our job board and follow the directions to apply.
2. Please ensure all required documents are provided/uploaded with your application package, which includes:
   1. Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualify you for this position.
   2. Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
   3. Copy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
3. If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to Lesleigh Rusnak, HR Business Partner at 519-445-2223 ext. 4343 or via email at HRBP1@sixnations.ca.

 

Method #2: GREAT – Applications must include all of the following:

1. Printed, filled in, and authorized Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form.
2. Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualify you for this position.
3. Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
4. Photocopy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
5. Place all documents listed above in a sealed envelope and mail to or drop off at:

 

Accounts Receivable Clerk – Ful Time – 002-25-1

                                                c/o Reception Desk

                                                Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT)

                                                P.O. Box 69, 16 Sunrise Court

                                                Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0

 

SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER

 

Department: Core Services - Finance

 

Position Title: Accounts Receivable Clerk

 

Reporting Relationship:

 

Reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Accounts Receivable Supervisor.

 

Purpose and scope of the Position:

 

To perform accounts receivable and other finance duties for Six Nations of the Grand River

Departments.

 

Responsibilities:

• Setup and or maintain accounts receivable customer files and records.
• Carry out billing, collection and reporting activities according to specific deadlines.
• Generate and send out invoices.
• Follow up on, collect and allocate payments to customer accounts following up on any discrepancies.
• Communicate with customers via phone, email, mail or personally.
• Perform Customer account reconciliations.
• Run aged reports
• Escalate non-payment issues to departments Financial Control Officer and immediate supervisor.
• Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Follow established procedures for processing receipts,
• Prepare bank deposits.
• Investigate and resolve customer inquiries.
• Process adjustments.
• Assist with month end closing.
• Process refunds
• Process credit checks

 

Finance Duties:

 

• Assists with the yearly audit as required.
• Performs other related duties as may be reasonably required by the Accounts Receivable Supervisor or Director of Accounting.

 

Working Conditions:

 

• Extensive interaction with the public requires discretion, diplomacy and confidentiality; subject to stressful situations and frequent interruptions.

 

Working Relationships:

 

With the Accounts Receivable Supervisor:

 

• Receives direction, guidance and encouragement with Six Nations of the Grand River staff.

 

With other Staff Members:

 

• Works as a team member, interacts in a cooperative manner to assist within the department and Six Nations of the Grand River.

 

With The Public:

 

• Represents Six Nations of the Grand River Departments in a courteous, positive and cooperative manner, provides information, direction and assistance.

 

Knowledge and Skills:

 

• College studies and related work experience, 2 years minimal work related experience in accounting
• Good command of Microsoft office (Excel & Word).
• Good working knowledge of Sage Accounting system invoicing and accounts receivable
• Must be able to have a positive interaction with the public in a sensitive, cheerful and diplomatic manner
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be able to work with tact and discretion
• Must be bondable

 

Impact of Error:

 

• Errors in judgement and in the conduct of duties could result in poor public relations; errors in carrying out duties could result in financial loss and misinformation to the public.

 

Control:

• Works within the administrative policies and procedures established by the Six Nations of the Grand River.