Accounting Clerk
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Accounting provides administrative and operational support to the Finance Department, assisting with catch-up work and helping ensure financial records are accurate, organized, and up to date.
We are looking for someone with experience in financial records and administrative support, including accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, collaborative, and able to handle sensitive information with care.
Duties and Responsibilities:
As the Accounting Clerk for Pacheedaht First Nation, your key responsibilities will be to:
• Assist with catch-up and backlog work within the Finance Department, including filing, data entry, and reconciliation tasks
• Organize and maintain financial records, both digital and physical
• Assist in reviewing and updating financial documents for accuracy and completeness
• Support bank and account reconciliations as directed
• Help prepare financial reports, summaries, and spreadsheets
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and sensitive information at all times
• Support accounts payable and receivable functions, including processing invoices and tracking payments
• Collaborate with finance staff to ensure deadlines and priorities are met
• Respond to internal inquiries and provide general administrative support to the finance team
Other duties as assigned
Lived and learned experience we are seeking
• Education or equivalent: Diploma or certificate in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is an asset
• Skills grounded in lived experience: 1-2 years of experience in office, administrative, or financial environments is considered an asset
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and genuine motivation to learn and grow within a finance environment
• Willingness to take initiative, adapt quickly, and contribute to a supportive and collaborative team
• Basic understanding of financial principles or a willingness to learn and develop these skills on the job
• Comfort using Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and openness to learning new systems or accounting software
• Familiarity with reconciliation and reporting processes is an asset
• People & relationships: Excellent communication, relationship-building, and collaboration skills; skilled in problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with a proactive approach to supporting the finance team
• Certifications & Checks: Clear Criminal Record Check, including the vulnerable sector, as required.
What We Offer:
• An opportunity to work with like-minded people and do meaningful, community-focused work.
• A pay range of $28 to 29 per hour.
• Full-time, year-round employment.
• Additional paid time off over the festive season, plus generous sick and personal leave.
• Every other Friday off, and hybrid work arrangements, where applicable.
• An extended benefits plan and an employer-matched pension plan.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Participation in community events and festivities.
To express interest in the role of Accounting Clerk position,
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Persons of Indigenous ancestry will be given preference per s16(1) CHRA.