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Junior Finance Officer

La Ronge, Saskatchewan, Canada
Mid Level
Full-Time

About the role

We are looking for a dedicated and reliable person with strong organizational, communication and time management skills. The Finance Program is fast-paced where program demands are daily. The Junior Finance Officer will be responsible for the provision of specialized administration, accounting and financial services for LLRIB Health Services. If you feel like this would be a good fit for your personality and career ambition, we encourage you to apply!

About the facility: LLRIBHS promotes health in our communities for the wellbeing of all members. We provide accessible, high quality health services and programs. Together with others, we work to build capacity and educate as we address both acute needs and the determinants of health.

About the position: The Junior Finance Officer will process transactions for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and General Ledgers. They will also facilitate financial reporting and analysis in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. They will perform and maintain month end and year end Accounting Cycles and financial records to ensure accountability of all expenditures and revenues.

Duties:

  • Responsible for the provision of a broad range of specialized administrative, accounting and financial services, including accounts receivable, payables and Payroll;
  • Calculate, prepare and issue documents related to accounts such as bills, invoices, inventory reports, account statements and other financial statements using ACCPAC system;
  • Code, total, batch, enter, verify and reconcile transactions such as accounts payable & receivables, Payroll, purchase orders, Cheques, invoices and Cheque requisitions;
  • Maintain records of employee attendance, leave and overtime to calculate pay and benefit entitlements;
  • Prepare & verify statements of earning for employees, indicating gross and net salaries and deductions such as taxes, insurance and pension plans;
  • Prepare employee payments and benefit payments by electronic transfer or by Cheque;
  • Complete, verify and process forms and documentation for administration of benefits;
  • Medical Transportation Record System (MTRS) paying bills, invoices for meals and accommodations.

Qualifications: Diploma in Business Administration or related field, 3 years’ experience preferred. Knowledge of ACCPAC Software is an asset; Must be able & willing to train on the job. Clear understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). Excellent Computer and Communication Skills; Certified First Aide & CPR required or willing to obtain; Experience working with First Nations Communities is an asset; Must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license

About Lac La Ronge Indian Band

Hospitals and Health Care
51-200 employees

The five communities we serve work together to promote and enhance healthy lifestyles for all band members, while ensuring continuous quality improvement and sustainable health services.

The LLRIB Health provides services:

Prevention and recovery Community Health Services Home Care Services Dental Health Group Health Long Term Care Community Development Administration Water Quality Control Health Education Medical Transportation Prenatal/ Maternal Health Immunizations Mental Health and Youth Wellness etc.

The Health Department provides health services to approximately 4017 members.. The service centers include health clinics in Kitsaki with 2412 members, Sucker River with 387 members, Grandmother’s Bay with 363 members, Hall Lake with 512 members and Little Red with 343 members.

Each of the outlying health centers are staffed at a minimum of five dedicated staff to provide direct service delivery from the community in the areas of: Home Care, Community Health, Prevention & Recovery, Dental, Health Center clerk and traveling staff from the community of Kitsaki.

Mission Statement The mission of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band Health Services Department is to provide quality, equitable and accessible programs and support by ensuring the wholistic well being of each member of it’s communities.

By working on community change to address underlying causes of poor health and by ,strengthening our programs to become more effective, we will take action of our top priority health challenges of addictions, violence, parenting, and chronic diseases and work to maintain good health, and better balance our efforts at all levels of prevention.

Our Board consists of elected community members on two year terms. Each community, has one member, with the exception of Kitsaki which has two members. Their terms comes up for re-election May 2011.

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