Finance Clerk (1) FULL-TIME POSITION

Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services; Wikwemikong; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Clerk to join their team. This full-time position involves managing financial, administrative, and clerical tasks under the supervision of the Finance Supervisor. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, with experience in accounts payable, receivable, and payroll. The role is integral to supporting the agency’s mission of enhancing the well-being of First Nation families. If you are committed to cultural participation and possess the necessary qualifications, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Generous benefits package

OMERS pension plan

Qualifications

• Combination of 3 or more qualifications in accounting or business administration.
• Experience in AR/AP, payroll, and office management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial, administrative, and clerical services for daily operations.
• Support Accounts Payable, Receivable, Payroll, and Benefits tasks.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Payroll

Clerical Services

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s in Business Administration in Accounting

Business Administration Accounting Diploma

3 Year Business Administration/Accounting Diploma

Canadian Payroll Association Training

Tools

Computerized Accounting Software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Finance Clerk is responsible for performing financial, administrative, and clerical services for the agency’s day-to-day operations under the direct supervision of the Finance Supervisor. The Finance Clerk will be trained to perform various tasks within Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Benefits, and Electronic Filing Systems. All KGCFS employees are expected to participate in and respect the Anishinaabe culture and be committed to helping First Nation families strengthen and achieve a healthy level of well-being, in line with the agency’s mission, vision, and service principles.

QUALIFICATIONS

A combination of any 3 or more of the following:

• Bachelor’s in Business Administration in Accounting
• Business Administration Accounting Diploma from recognized/accredited College
• 3 Year Business Administration/Accounting Diploma: Office Administration & Management from recognized/accredited College
• 2 Year Accounting Diploma from recognized/accredited College
• Office and Payroll Administrator Diploma (non-accredited College)
• Business Administration Certificate
• Canadian Payroll Association Training: Payroll I & II, Employment Standards, Year-End Procedures, and Terminations
• Computerized Accounting Software Training: Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Purchase Orders
• Microsoft Office Training – Word, Excel, and Access

EXPERIENCE

A combination of any 3 or more of the following:

• Minimum 6 years’ AR/AP Clerk experience
• Minimum 1 year Finance/Accounting Clerk/Finance Assistant experience
• Minimum 3 years’ Payroll Clerk experience
• Minimum 2 years’ Office Management/Business Purchasing experience
• Minimum 3 years’ Receptionist experience
• Minimum 3.5 years’ KGCFS experience
• Minimum 1 year Bookkeeping experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Given the traditional practices of the Anishinabek, from time to time, exposure to wood smoke and the burning of sacred medicines, including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage, or cedar, may occur within the work setting.

Candidates must reside within the service area.

Position: Finance Clerk (1) FULL-TIME POSITION

APPLICATION DEADLINE

May 16th, 2025, at 4pm

Applicants are encouraged to review the detailed job description on our website at www.kgcfs.org/employment. KGCFS offers competitive wages, a generous benefits package, and an OMERS pension plan.

Please submit your application marked “Confidential – Finance Clerk”. Include a cover letter, resume, and three reference letters—two employment-related from recent employers. Also, detail your education, employment experience, and cultural participation in your application.

Applications should be submitted in the following order of preference: via website, email, or mail to:

Human Resources – Confidential
FINANCE CLERK
Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services
Main Office – 98 Pottawatomi Avenue,
Wikwemikong, Ontario P0P 2J0
Email: [e-mail]

We are committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the recruitment process. Miigwetch for applying. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates must submit a satisfactory Criminal Reference Check (within 3 months of the application date), a Vulnerable Sector Check, and a Driver’s Abstract.