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FINANCE ASSISTANT

Northwest Employment Works

Dryden

On-site

CAD 50,000 - 62,000

Full time

17 days ago

Job summary

A community employment service in Ontario is seeking a Finance Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations. Responsibilities include managing invoices, monitoring payables and receivables, and ensuring accurate financial records. Candidates should have a Grade 12 diploma and familiarity with accounting software. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of CAD 50,900 to 61,800.

Qualifications

  • Possess a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
  • Post-secondary education in Finance or Accounting is an asset.
  • Experience in a finance position is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Create, send, and follow up on invoices.
  • Manage and follow up on payables and receivables.
  • Ensure accurate financial records are maintained.

Skills

Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Interpersonal skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Knowledge of accounting procedures

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
Post-secondary certificate/diploma/degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Simply Accounting
Sage Accounting
Job description
Overview

FT/PT Position: 1 Full-Time Position Available

Location: Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation, ON

Reports To: Finance Director

Salary: 50,900 – 61,800 Annual

Closing Date: September 19, 2025

Summary

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for supporting Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s day-to-day financial operations.

Responsibilities
  • Create, send, and follow up on invoices.
  • Manage and follow up on payables and receivables.
  • Ensure project and funding agreements are received, entered, and filed.
  • Process approved cheque requisitions.
  • Provide payments in the form of physical cheques or direct deposit.
  • Ensure timely processing of payable accounts.
  • Entering and monitoring of all transactions.
  • Ensure accurate financial records are maintained.
  • Monitoring budgets and notifying of any variances or potential issues.
  • Perform routine calculations to produce analyses and reports as requested.
  • Review and adhere to department budgets.
  • Collect and enter data for financial spreadsheets.
  • Review financial statements and reports to ensure all calculations and data entries are correct.
  • Reconcile any discrepancies or errors identified.
  • Follow up and ensure submittal of financial obligations if required.
  • Creation of financial reports on a regular basis.
  • Provide budgetary information as required and requested.
  • Administrative functions, such as faxing, copying, scanning, e-mailing, filing, record keeping, and shredding.
  • Maintaining and upkeep of organized records.
  • Tracking and reconciling of credit cards and bank statements.
  • Assist in the preparation and submission of government reports.
  • Participate, prepare, and ensure documents are ready for annual audits.
  • Ensure WLON Financial Policy is being followed and adhered to.
  • Attend training and staff meetings as required.
  • Other relevant job duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Possess a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
  • Post-secondary certificate, diploma, and/or degree in the Finance or Accounting field an asset.
  • Prior work experience with Simply Accounting or Sage is an asset.
  • Prior work experience in a finance position/department is an asset.
  • Ability to prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently.
  • Proficiency with computers and software applications, such as Microsoft Office and Sage Accounting.
  • Attention to detail with ability to spot numerical errors.
  • Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures.
  • Organizational skills with good time management.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to code of ethics.
  • Must be reliable and punctual.
  • Possess a valid G Class driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle.
Application Instructions

Please submit a Cover Letter, Resume, and 3 References (with permission to contact) by Friday September 19, 2025, 4:00 p.m. CST.

Applications can be submitted by e-mail or in-person to:

Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation Band Office
Attention: Human Resources
RR#1, Site 115, Box 300
Dryden, ON P8N 2Y4

T: (807) 938-6684 | E-mail: humanresources@wlon.org

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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