Job Title: Data Entry Clerk

Department: Finance/Administrative
Pay Rate: $20.57
Status: Full-time, Permanent
Closing Date: February 20, 2024

Position:

The Data Entry Clerk will be responsible for fulfilling all data entry functions and responsibilities in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the Walpole Island First Nation philosophy, financial regulations, and mission statements.

Requirements:
• Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent required
• One (1) year of post-secondary education or equivalent in accounting is preferred.
• Experience working with or for a First Nations community is an asset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be Computer literate.
• Knowledge of AccPac systems preferred.
• Ability to work evenings or outside normal working hours as required.

Responsibilities:
• Maintains database by entering new and updated account information.
• Prepares source data for computer entry by compiling and sorting information.
• Establishes entry priorities.
• Processes account source documents by reviewing data for deficiencies.
• Resolve deficiencies by using standard procedures or returning incomplete documents to the supervisor for resolution.
• Enters account data by inputting alphabetic and numeric information according to screen format.
• Maintains data entry requirements by following data program procedures.
• Verifies entered account data by reviewing, correcting, deleting, or reentering data.
• Combines data from both systems when account information is incomplete.
• Purges files to eliminate duplication of data.
• Tests account system changes and upgrades by inputting new data.
• Secures information by completing database backups.
• Maintains operations by following policies and procedures and reporting needed changes.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.

We are a special interest organization that is primarily engaged in serving the interest of the Walpole Island First
Nation community, preference will be given to persons of Native ancestry. (OHRA 1981, c53, s170)
Qualified Band Members are to be given PRIORITY. (R.C.M. April 28, 1998 M#15)

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter describing the qualifications above to:

Walpole Island First Nation
Human Resources
Mail: 117 Tahgahoning Rd,
Wallaceburg, ON
N8A 4K9
or
Fax: 519-627-5915
or
Email: Careers@wifn.org