Funding & Budget Coordinator

Job No: OIB5
Location: Oliver

Basic Responsibilities:

  • Ensures that financial transactions are processed and records and systems are maintained on a timely basis in accordance with the Band’s Financial Policies. 
  • Works on preparation of all OIB budgets and funding agreements and analyzes financial reports for all OIB Branches. 
  • Works closely with OIB Sr. Accountant and works with OIBDC Controller to align practices and procedures.
  • Understands and follows the OIB’s Financial Policy
  • Understands and applies generally accepted accounting principles in all areas of processing, recording and maintenance of financial records.
  • Interfaces financial practices with those used by the OIB external Accountant. This includes consultants and other funding agents.
  • Work closely with the Senior Accountants as a full cycle accounting clerk.
  • Codes and processes financial transactions to provide accurate and relevant reports to managers and council on a timely basis;
  • Prepares budget variances and other analysis on request;
  • Collaborates with Department Heads to prepare budgets according to the Finance Policies
  • Creates a budget development calendar to ensure that deadlines are met.
  • Establishes a 5 year financial budget for each OIB branch/program

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

  • 3-5 years funding and budgeting experience
  • 3-5 years’ Experience in full cycle accounting  
  • Strong written and oral communication skills

 

Special Equipment Required:

  • Valid Class 5 or N Driver’s License

Other Related Employment Information:

  • Mature, credible and comfortable in dealing with senior management directions
  • Reliable and committed
  • Ability to review documents for check processing (Purchase orders, packing slips, authorization, invoices)
  • Well-presented and businesslike 
  • Ability to work under pressure and strict deadlines

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rate of Pay : $25 to $35 an hour 

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