The Organization:

Highbridge Human Capital is delighted to be working with the Adams Lake Band in the search for an experienced Taxation Clerk. The Adams Lake Indian Band (ALIB) belongs to the Secwepemc Nation. ALIB is a member of the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council (SNTC); which consists of nine Secwepemc Bands.

The Adams Lake Indian Band Office strives to provide services for band members, consistent with the band’s vision and mission. The Chief and Council provide the political leadership and guidance to the Executive Director and managers, regarding programs and services for the benefit of community members.

Over the past decades, ALIB has grown tremendously, which has driven the charge for significant changes within the community. The band has developed new tools to deliver services in a changing world, which has resulted in greater and more varied opportunities to create and advance band programs, develop economic initiatives, and to provide meaningful employment to more individuals and families.

About you:

We are looking for an exceptional candidate with experience in taxation administration and. The Taxation Clerk reports directly to the Taxation Administrator/Lands Manager and will generate annual property tax and penalty levies, prepare various tax documentation: download batch information from BC Assessment. The Taxation Clerk is responsible for preparing monthly and annual reconciliation of the Tax system, preparing tax notices and penalty’s and maintaining an accurate filing system.

A day in the life of the Taxation Clerk

Role and Responsibilities:

As the Taxation Clerk, you will:

• Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Adams Lake Indian Band policies and procedures

• Maintain all TAS (Tax Administration System) computerized and hard copy files

• Communicate land file amendments with other Band departments, as required

• Assist the Accounts Receivable clerk with all financial accounting tasks reconciling

• Assist with the preparation of reports to be presented to Chief and Council upon request from tax administrator

• Assist the Adams Lake Tax Department with general office duties such as photocopying, taxing, coordinate meetings / workshops / events as requested

• Provide tax search requests to clients as needed, prepare and facilitating the property tax mail outs

• Other related duties as required

Requirements

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a taxation department

• First Nation Tax Administration certificate an asset

• Diplomacy, tact and confidentiality in dealing with a variety of people

• Ability to verify, research and collect data and prepare reports and other documents

• Exceptional organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills

• Ability to operate office equipment

• Knowledge of filing systems

• Ability to work independently and as a team player

• Acceptable Criminal RCMP Check (original)

• Post-secondary training in related field a preference

• One to two years’ experience in the clerical field

• Valid BC Class 5 BC Driver’s License (copy)

• Reliable transportation with valid business insurance

Our “must haves” that make you great:

• Must possess a high level of integrity and personal accountability.

• You are flexible and succeed in an ever-changing reality.

• Superior verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• An exceptional ability to think creatively to identify and resolve problems while paying attention to accuracy.

• Dedicated team player.

• Go getter with the drive and willingness to grow.

We offer:

• A fun and motivating work environment with skilled people

• A passionate team

• Comprehensive total rewards package

NOTE: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that w equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.