FINANCE ASSISTANT

Northwest Employment Works; Dryden; On-site; CAD 50,900 - 61,800; Full time

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: [phone] | E-mail: [e-mail]

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.