We have partnered with a prestigious First Nations Authority to add a Finance Officer to their tenured team.



In this role, you will provide accounting support to the authority with the responsibility of ensuring that A/R, A/P and Payroll processes are completed accurately and in a timely manner. This position assists the Finance Manager and other members of the management team in developing and implementing financial policy and procedure. The finance officer provides financial and administrative supports to various Departments and stakeholders.



Duties and responsibilities include, without being limited to:



- Completion of Bank, GL and investment Reconciliations.
- Knowledge regarding filing GST returns specific to public sector.
- Ability to oversee payroll, AP, AR if needed.
- Participate with year end and annual budget process.
- Embracing an in-depth knowledge of organizational policies and processes.
- Assists in the development of department budgets.
- Develops and revises Finance Policy and Finance Procedures to ensure accuracy, completeness, and relevance for the clients operations
- Works in close cooperation with the Accounts Clerk and the Finance Manager to ensure that accounting processes are defined, consistent and completed according to GAAP.
- Ensures that approved budget figures are current in the accounting software.
- Ensures that inter-department charges are posted according to budget and actual usage on a timely basis.
- Utilizes policies, procedures, and internal controls for the effective functioning of the department in accordance with GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles).
- Prepares for the annual audit preparation process including detailed working papers.
- Maintains general ledgers and subsidiary records.
- In consultation with the Finance Manager, implements the recommendations of auditors as a part of the ongoing service improvement process.
- Ensures the security and confidentiality of financial data including user access.
- Ensures that employee records including payroll information are secure and in compliance with privacy laws.
- Prepares accurate and complete financial statements and reports from accounting data.
- Ensures that reporting requirements for federal and provincial programs are met.
- Provides other departments with the information and training required to achieve full compliance with Financial Policy and Procedure.
- Provides accounting software training to staff.
- Ensures that department managers receive meaningful and timely financial reports.
- Identifies opportunities to improve accounting processes and makes recommendations to the Finance Manager.
- Other accounting duties as required.





A minimum of three years work experience is mandatory as a Finance Officer or Senior Accountant with a First Nations Authority, non-profit or municipal organization.



Ideal Skills & Abilities include:


- Strong knowledge of computer applications.
- High standards of ethics and confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Excellent written and oral English communication skills.
- Ability to effective plan, organize and prioritize workload.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Significant experience in computerized full-cycle accounting.
- Strong accounting and technical skills.
- Well organized and ability to plan work efficiently.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Works well under pressure.
- Must have Sage 300 and MS Excel Experience.



Compensation and benefits are market competitive in this full-time, permanent, in-office role.




Please submit your interest at your earliest opportunity for immediate consideration.




Refer to job order number 05150-0012955602





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