BOOKKEEPER / FINANCE ADMINISTRATION

Employment Solutions - Sault College; Cutler (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour work week

Sick days (paid)

Paid vacation with Christmas time off

Job summary

Serpent River First Nation Limited Partnership is seeking a Finance Administrator/Bookkeeper to provide essential financial support across SRFN LP businesses, including the Trading Post, Agawa Crafts, Canco Gas & Convenience, and the Business Center.

This role manages accounting operations, payroll, remittances, and reconciliations; prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports; and offers strategic financial advice to the General Manager and Boards.

Qualifications

• Accounting designation or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a senior financial role, ideally within a First Nation/public sector.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft 365.
• Strong organizational, communication, and team-collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of federal/provincial regulations related to First Nation operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations and maintain the general ledger.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Manage payables/receivables, payroll, remittances, and reconciliations.
• Advise on budgeting, loan renewals, and purchasing procedures.
• Identify process improvements and automate workflows where possible.

Skills

Accounting

Communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Accounting designation

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft 365

Job description

BOOKKEEPER / FINANCE ADMINISTRATION

Employer: Serpent River First Nation Limited Partnership

Posting ID: 8195

Closing Date: October 30, 2026

Salary: $60,000-$75,000 based on experience

Duration: Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Finance Administrator/Bookkeeper provides essential financial support to Serpent River First Nation Limited Partnership (SRFN LP) businesses, including the Trading Post, Agawa Crafts, Canco Gas & Convenience, and the Business Center. This role involves managing accounting operations, ensuring financial viability, and providing strategic financial advice to the General Manager and both the SRFN LP Board of Directors and Agawa LP Board of Directors.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Oversee accounting operations, maintain the general ledger, and ensure compliance with accounting principles and statutory regulations.
• Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, and facilitate the fiscal year-end and audit processes.
• Operational Support: Manage accounts payable/receivable, payroll processing, government remittances, and bank reconciliations.
• Strategic Advisory: Advise the General Manager and Boards on financial matters, budgeting, loan renewals, and purchasing procedures.
• Continuous Improvement: Assess and streamline financial processes, automating workflows where possible to improve efficiency.

BENEFITS

• Salary: $60,000-$75,000 based on experience
• 35-hour work week.
• Sick Days up to 10 paid days per year
• Two (2) Weeks of Paid Vacation per Year and additional week off at Christmas

Qualifications

• Accounting designation or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a senior financial role, ideally within a First Nation or public sector environment.
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks Online experience is an asset) and Microsoft 365.
• Strong organizational, communication, and team-collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of federal/provincial regulations related to First Nation operations.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.

Qualified Serpent River First Nation members or Indigenous applicants will be given priority consideration.