Chiefs of Ontario Looking for Finance and Administrative Specialist at Toronto, ON Full Time

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Finance and Administrative Specialist

The Chiefs of Ontario is inviting applications for the position of Finance and Administrative
Specialist. The Finance and Administrative Specialist will be a key member of the Finance
Department working directly with the Director of Finance. Our ideal candidate will have strong accounting and reporting skills, enjoy working as a team, and have the ability to lead complex projects.

LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario (with the option for hybrid work arrangement)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implementing and enforcing financial policies and decisions of the Chiefs of Ontario.
• Review and revisions of Chiefs of Ontario financial policies for recommended implementation.
• Submit recommendations and financial advice to Director of Finance to ensure effective, efficient and economical financial operation of programs, services and activities.
• Ensure all financial transactions, revenues, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable are recorded, maintained and truly represent the financial affairs of the Chiefs of Ontario.
• The preparation of all accounting records to include a complete set of business transactions, consisting of a general ledger, accounts payable sub-ledger, accounts receivable sub-ledger, general journal, cash receipts journal, sales journal, and fixed asset ledger.
• Ensure that all revenues are received in an accurate and timely manner and to report any variances to the Director of Finance.
• To maintain, prepare and submit financial records for submission to the various agencies, departments or organizations in a timely and efficient manner
• Prepare for approval by the Director of Finance electronic payroll transfers.
• To assist in the conduct of the financial audit, presentation to the Chiefs in Assembly for acceptance and tender audit as required by resolution of the Chiefs in Assembly.
• To assist the Director of Finance in the overall financial management of Chiefs of Ontario.
• Ensure proper implementation, management of the computerized accounting system and upgrading as required and advise the Director of Finance accordingly.
• Provides all financial reporting requirements.

RELEVANT SKILLS:

• Degree or diploma in Business Administration or Commerce and/or
• Completion of two (2) years of a recognized professional accounting program (CA, CMA, CGA or CAFM) and in good standing.
• This position requires a minimum of two years direct experience.
• Consideration will be given if the above ideal requirements are not met but applicants must clearly possess a combination of education and experience to fulfill the requirements of the position.
• Experience with Sage 300 is an asset.
• Experience working in a First Nation is an asset.

DURATION: October 2022 – March 31, 2024, with the possibility of extension based on funding availability.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Successful candidate must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• York, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)