Nokiiwin Tribal Council Inc. Looking for Accounts Payable Clerk at Thunder Bay, ON Full Time

Nokiiwin Tribal Council is a rapidly expanding non-profit organization providing a diverse range of services. Nokiiwin Tribal Council is dedicated to working in unity with our five member First Nations to enhance growth and prosperity in the areas of governance, finance, economic development, community planning, technical and education services. For more information, please visit at www.nokiiwin.com.

Our Finance Department is expanding and we are seeking a Full-time Accounts Payable Clerk who will have day to day responsibility for coordinating accounts payable and expenditure management together with systems and software development project responsibilities as the organization undertakes accounting software upgrades and customization and development of quality management and internal control documentation.

Benefits of Working for Nokiiwin

Health and Wellness – we offer excellent health, vision care and dental benefits for eligible full-time employees.
Financial Security – offers a Defined Contribution Registered Pension Plan (RPP) with competitive company matching option for eligible full-time employees.
Environment – Nokiiwin’s culture provides an exciting, supportive, and fun work environment.
Professional Growth and Development Opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process payments for supplier invoices, travel and client supports
• Maintain approved vendor listing
• Reconcile supplier accounts
• Act as first line contact with vendors regarding billing problems
• Track/monitor compliance with purchasing and payment policies
• Maintain year-end working papers, spreadsheets, and assist with preparation of yearly audits
• Cross train in accounts receivable and revenue management
• Maintain up to date filing and record systems
• Assist in revising financial policies and procedures, internal controls
• Prepare monthly accounting remittances

Preferred Qualifications:

• Post Secondary Education College Diploma in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• An appreciation of and interest in First Nation Cultures and community aspirations is required
• Must be highly accurate, detail oriented, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and as a team member
• Must have excellent computer skills with an aptitude for accounting, productivity, and automated workflow software
• Experience with accounting software such as Sage 300
• Must have valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation
• Successful completion of a Level 1: Police Criminal Record Check (PCRC)

Interested applicants can apply online at www.indeed.com or submit your cover letter, resume, and 3 work-related references by:

4:00 p.m. Monday April 10, 2023
Human Resources, Nokiiwin Tribal Council

Only candidates who meet the qualifications and are granted an interview will be contacted.

Nokiiwin is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-04-10
Expected start date: 2023-04-17