Finance Officer - Nonprofit Payroll & GL

Northwest Employment Works; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a Finance Officer to manage financial services including payroll, accounts payable, and cash management. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting or Business Administration and relevant experience, as well as strong organizational and communication skills. This position requires sensitivity to First Nation communities. Salary level will be commensurate with education and experience.

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in Accounting or Business Administration and two years accounting experience OR five years experience in a senior bookkeeping/financial management position.
• Proven working experience with Sage.
• Experience with computer systems and financial management software.
• Exceptional organizational skills while paying attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• A working knowledge and/or sensitivity to NNEC and First Nation communities.

Responsibilities

• Reconciliation of General Ledger accounts.
• Monitoring of cash flow.
• Maintaining computerized general ledger.
• Entering general journal entries.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Experience with Sage

Education

Degree or diploma in Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

Financial management software

Job description

A non-profit organization in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a Finance Officer to manage financial services including payroll, accounts payable, and cash management. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting or Business Administration and relevant experience, as well as strong organizational and communication skills. This position requires sensitivity to First Nation communities. Salary level will be commensurate with education and experience.