Finance Officer- Payables (#181)

Northwest Employment Works; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

An Indigenous employment service organization is seeking a Finance Officer to provide comprehensive accounting services. This full-time position involves processing invoices, performing reconciliations, and supporting financial operations within the community. Candidates should have an accounting diploma and preferably experience in a non-profit environment. Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and communities is highly valued. A full benefits package is offered, along with a competitive salary.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Vacation starting at 3 weeks

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a non-profit or First Nation finance environment preferred.
• Familiarity with Indigenous communities and experience working for an Indigenous organization.
• Proficiency in accounting software is required.

Responsibilities

• Review, process, and pay supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and post payment batch uploads (cheques and EFT).
• Reconcile supplier account statements and employee vendor accounts monthly.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Accounting diploma or equivalent

Tools

Adagio/Sage 300

Job description

Job #181 Finance Officer – Payables

Location: Sioux Lookout/ Thunder Bay Office (Onsite)

Department: Finance

Type of Role: Full-Time

Are you passionate about providing accounting services to further the mission of IFNA? This role requires exceptional accounting knowledge, communication, mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. The role will report to the Senior Finance Officer.

Responsibilities:

• Review, process, and pay supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and other supporting documents.
• Verify arithmetic accuracy, coding, and allocation of invoices and expenditures.
• Ensure source documentation is appended to entries.
• Reconcile supplier account statements and employee vendor accounts monthly.
• Prepare vendor and account analysis.
• Respond to payment inquiries from staff and suppliers within approved limits.
• Process employee advances, expense reimbursements, travel claims, honorariums, flow-through funding, student allowances, and recurring charges.
• Review and enter cheque/reimbursement/travel requisitions for accuracy, coding, and approvals.
• Prepare and post payment batch uploads (cheques and EFT).
• Participate in cross-training and job rotations within the finance department.

Position Requirements:

• Accounting diploma (or equivalent) required.
• 1 year of experience in a non-profit or First Nation finance environment preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Adagio/ Sage 300 preferred).
• Experience handling invoices, data processing, and payments, including supplier account reconciliation and HST/GST computation.
• Understanding of Indigenous history, traditions, and beliefs; ability to incorporate cultural values in service delivery. Ability to speak an Indigenous dialect is an asset.
• Familiarity with Indigenous communities and experience working for an Indigenous organization.
• Clear criminal record check
• Strong computer skills, including accounting software, spreadsheets, word processing, email, and office applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

Note: Flexibility is key at IFNA. You may occasionally cover tasks outside your role, ensuring comprehensive support for our organization’s mission.

Why Join IFNA? If you’re ready to contribute to our organization and make a meaningful difference, apply now to join our team. We welcome individuals who are committed to supporting the well-being of our communities.

We offer a full benefits package for full-time positions including health, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pension and vacation starting at 3 weeks.

Salary Range: $54,529 – $66,646/ annually

Schedule: Regular hours from Monday to Friday with weekends, overtime and on-call availability.

Submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this position to [e-mail] identifying Job #181. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Deadline: August 12, 2025

Please note that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

We value diversity and encourage individuals from Indigenous backgrounds to self-declare, as preference may be given to candidates with such backgrounds in line with our commitment to inclusivity and community representation.

IFNA encourages any applicant with accessibility considerations to come forward throughout the recruiting processes.