WE’RE HIRING!
Accounts Payable Officer
Full‐Time Permanent
About Us
First Nations Bank of Canada is a federally chartered bank primarily focused on providing financial services to the Indigenous marketplace in Canada. Over 87% Indigenous owned and controlled, FNBC is a leader in advocating for the growth of the Indigenous economy and the economic well‐being of Indigenous people. Headquartered in Saskatoon, SK and named one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers, FNBC takes pride in its workforce of over 63% Indigenous employees working at locations across Canada.
FNB Trust is FNBC’s wholly owned trust company providing Indigenous Trust Services to Indigenous governments and organizations across Canada. FNB Trust strengthens the capacity of its customers, in alignment with FNBC’s mission toward the long‐term economic well‐being of Indigenous Peoples.
About The Role
The Accounts Payable Officer will help process, track and record payments in an accurate, efficient
and timely manner and will have a daily, ongoing impact on financial transactions and reporting,
keeping us on track, on time and on good terms with our valued clients. This full‐time opportunity
would be based out of our Saskatoon Head office.
Here’s What You’ll Be Doing:
• Open new bank, custodian, and investment manager accounts and prepare trust opening documents including client trustee, elected leaders and, membership lists (including minors)
• Conduct on‐going file maintenance and update account information as necessary (i.e. client names, addresses, emails, phone numbers etc.)
• Review client invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment
• Prepare client EFT, wire, and cheque payments for review by the Trust Officers
• Perform client invoice and general‐ledger data‐entry including client cheque logs
• Prepare client financial reporting quarterly and annual packages with guidance of the Trust Officers and distribute to relevant client representatives
• Ensure accounting and financial record keeping for each client is kept current and properly documented in the accounting (QBO) software
• Maintain client Member monthly inflation protection hedge and per capita distribution interest accruals with guidance of the Trust Officers
• Prepare monthly client work in progress statements and quarterly client invoices for review by Trust Officers
• Assemble quarterly client Minor per capita distribution payment packages ensuring complete documentation is received prior to payment
• Work with the Trust Officers to prepare the financial sections of the annual client trust reports
• Prepare written procedural documents, policies, and memos that support the Accounts Payable Officer role as needed
• Participate in intra and inter‐departmental meetings as requested
About You:
• Undergraduate degree in related field or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years’ of directly related experience
• Experience in accounts payable (or accounts receivable)
• Experience with QBO, Excel, Word and online platforms
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and prioritize work routine
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of client and company information
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and value and respect diversity of our staff.
If you are interested in this opportunity, meet the qualifications, and are eligible to work in Canada, please visit our website at www.fnbc.ca or send your resume and cover letter by email to apply@fnbc.ca. The posting will remain open until August 23, 2024.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
