Summer Position - Accounting Clerk

First Nations Financial Management Board•Oka, QC

1d•CA$25•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an 8-week term position for an Accounting Clerk, open to youth between the ages of 15-30 as part of the Canada Summer Jobs program. The First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB) supports First Nations in strengthening their governance and financial practices by providing optional tools and services. The FMB is an independent organization governed by a Board of Directors, committed to fostering self-determination and financial sustainability. This role offers flexible work hours, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to work with a talented, diverse, and inclusive team on transformative work on a national scale, with hybrid work opportunities available.

Requirements

Enrolled, completed, or considering Post-Secondary Education in Business, Finance, accounting or Administrative Studies.
Willingness to follow industry trends and current methods.
Strong communicator with a strong command of written and spoken English.
Well-organized, with the ability to work within deadlines; analytical mind with attention to detail.
Effective working skills in Microsoft Suite.
Experience working in Microsoft Office Suite.
An understanding, awareness and appreciation of Indigenous culture and history.

Nice To Haves

French language skills an asset.
Experience working with Indigenous Governments, organizations and communities considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

Assist Financial Specialist in accounting procedures, such as Bank Reconciliations, Accounts Payable, Revenue Recognition, Journal Entries with First Nation client.
Provide monthly data analysis and reporting on First Nation clients, specific to remote accounting, sustainable training or supplemental services.
Assist Financial Specialists in reporting and review of compliance reporting, policy & procedures reviews, project management reports and assignments.
Provide support and development on Sustainable training or Supplemental Services training opportunities.
Provide administrative support and technical assistance to Financial Specialists to support First Nation clients.
Assist and support relationship with Financial Specialists to provide the knowledge transfer and capacity building to First Nation clients.