Finance Officer

KEEWAYTINOOK OKIMAKANAK•Thunder Bay, ON

60d

About The Position

This is an existing position within the Finance Department. The Finance Officer will be responsible for a variety of accounting duties, including managing payments, controlling expenses, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accuracy in financial records. The role requires strong attention to detail, computer literacy, and a solid understanding of accounting principles.

Requirements

Computer literacy
Accurate and thorough data entry skills
Sage Intacct
Strong working knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Practices
Perform mathematical computations accurately and quickly
Experience and knowledge in dealing with accounting systems and internal controls
Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness
High level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability
Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, organization and execution skills
Ability to respond appropriately in pressure situations with a calm and steady demeanor
A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills
Excellent teamwork and team building skills
Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners, and government agencies
Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook

Nice To Haves

Applicants are encouraged to self identify if they are Indigenous, more specifically if they are a member of one of the six First Nation communities Keewaytinook Okimakanak serves.

Responsibilities

Completes payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices
Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoices/expense reports; recording entries
Working with multiple tax codes, ensuring accuracy
Pays vendors by scheduling and preparing cheques/EFT-payment, resolving purchase orders, invoice or payment discrepancies and documentation
Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
Protects organization's values by keeping information confidential
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
Working under tight deadlines
Filing invoices, payments and other files
Entering preauthorized payments
Interpret funding agreements and reconciliation with accounting/banking records
Communicate with managers and funders and assist with reporting adjustments, transfers and formatting
Maintain funding Spreadsheet; ensure reporting requirements and deadlines are met
Implement a documentation coding system and update existing records
Prepare and execute bank deposits
Posts revenues by verifying and entering transactions
Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted
Generate invoices and account statements for customers
Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients
Prepare a variety of journal entries; funding and expense transfers; k-net internal billing; admin fees
Reconcile company credit card statements; ensure payments are appreciate and taxes are capture properly
Maintaining an organized filing system for all appropriate documents
Other accounting duties as required