The Tsartlip First Nation is pleased to invite applicants to apply to the permanent, full-time Accounting Technician position. The Accounting Technician provides generalist accounting and account reconciliation services on a full spectrum of accounting activities to support and drive both day-today and strategic finance priorities. This will include, but not be limited to, accounts receivable and accounts payable posting, general ledger posting, sub- ledger reconciliations, sub-ledger to general ledger reconciliations, general ledger reconciliations and budget reporting and management. The Accounting Technician operates under the direct supervision of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

The salary for this position is $60,000 per annum.

For further information about this position please visit www.tsartlip.com.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field. and
• 2-5 years of recent related experience in either generalist or multiple specialist roles. and
• Possess either a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager
  (CAFM) designation or willing to pursue the designation.
• Experience developing and implementing accounting and finance policies and procedures.
• Experience developing and analyzing operating budgets an asset.
• Preference given to candidates with experience with Adagio accounting software.
• Experience processing payables, receivables and general ledger entries
• Previous experience working in a First Nations community is an asset.
• Clean criminal record check required.

About the Tsartlip First Nation

The Tsartlip First Nation is one of five communities that constitute the W̱SÁNEĆ Nation. Located on the west side of the Saanich Peninsula (south east Vancouver Island), the W̱SÁNEĆ people have lived on these lands since time immemorial. Our vision is to honour the past, while moving forward and creating opportunities for our future generations. We have a population of 1038 registered members living both on and off Tsartlip First Nation territory. Tsartlip 653 is comprised of Goldstream IR13, Mayne Island IR6, Senanus Island IR10 and South Saanich IR1 covering approximately 334 hectares in size and includes single family residential and leased homes, band administrations and commercial developments.

Thank you for your interest in this position, only those short listed will be contacted.

Qualified applicants are invited to email their resume and cover letter to:

Anuradha Walisundera, CPHR at:
[email protected]

OR by clicking on “Apply for Job” button below.

Application Deadline: Monday January 06, 2025 at 4:00pm

Thank you for your interest in this position, only those short listed will be contacted.

Preference may be given to persons of Aboriginal ancestry and/or having knowledge of the W̱SÁNEĆ culture and traditions.