Finance Assistant

Metis Nation Saskatchewan•Saskatoon, SK

13d•CA$0 - CA$53,060•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Acting Deputy Chief of Finance, the Finance Assistant will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting related functions and maintaining MN–S financial records. The Finance Assistant is accountable for data entry, reviewing and reconciling bank statements, filing financial records, processing invoices, and assisting with the payroll function.

Requirements

Diploma in Accounting/Finance or equivalent preferred with full cycle accounting experience.
1-2 years experience in Accounting/Finance or equivalent.
Sage 300 (or equivalent accounting software), Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Invoicing and General Ledger knowledge and experience.
ADP (or equivalent payroll software) knowledge and experience with inhouse payroll processing.
Familiarity with INAC Funding programs and their reporting requirements.
Proven experience in a previous similar role.
Knowledge of Canadian accounting principles for non-profit organizations.
Knowledge of the structure and policies of federal, provincial and MN–S.
Knowledge of strategic and operational planning.
Budgeting skills, projection, and monitoring.
Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics.
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.
Outstanding organizational skills.
Diligent with great attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain different topics.
Exceptional planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate a compassionate, solution focused, and client centered approach.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving, and reporting skills.
Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle is required.
Valid Saskatchewan driver’s license and access reliable transportation.
Must undergo a Criminal Record Check with the Vulnerable Sector.
Must be able to work in-office full-time.

Responsibilities

Ensures proper filing and record keeping systems of the Finance Department.
Coordinates with the Accounting Manager to process travel/ expense claims of staff, Executives, PMC, and MN–S Regional Presidents.
Performs bank reconciliations for all MN–S’s bank accounts.
Monitors and records all disbursements including Accounts Receivables & Payables – enters invoices, cheques payments, receipts, and deposits in SAGE.
Reconciles Corporate credit card payments by ensuring timely receipts and recording of expenses to the correct accounts.
Reconciles specific GL accounts monthly, including accounts receivable, debit/credit/visa receipts, etc.
Assists with the preparation of various periodic financial reports.
Maintains the confidentiality of the MN–S financial business and other private information and records.
Assists with interim and year-end audit such as preparing audit working papers related to payroll and revenue reconciliations, year-end accruals, other GL reconciliations.
Processes all online bill payments, including utility bills, etc.
Manages the corporate cell phone contracts, including assisting cell phone holders with any financial/ billing issues that may arise.
Any additional duties/ responsibilities as may be assigned.