Southeast Resource Development Council Corporation Looking for Finance Clerk at Winnipeg, MB Full Time

Southeast Resource Development Council Corporation (SERDC) is seeking a motivated, experienced, and energetic individual for our organization to fill the role of Finance Clerk.

The candidate must have a positive attitude; take initiative, bookkeeping skills and work well in a team environment. Ability to implement time management, attention to detail, communication, organization and computer office skills are necessary.

If you are a finance professional who can use your experience to strategically support a team and overall organization, have excellent clerical skills in order to ensure effective, efficient and accurate financial and administrative functions, and are ready for a new challenge, we would like to hear from you!
Position Responsibilities:

• Use word processing, spreadsheet, and database or presentation software to prepare/edit/format invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and other documents.
• Develop or maintain a records management system (including classifying and coding electronic and hardcopy files).
• Basic bookkeeping duties such as accounts payable/receivable and the reconciliation of accounts.
• Processing all student cheques and payables authorized for payment.
• Maintains and enters yearly private home placement nominal roll for Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).
• Prepares and submits post-secondary report for ISC.
• Operate office equipment such as fax machines, photocopiers, voice mail messaging systems and computer scanning equipment.
• Monitor expenditures based on program work-plans/budgets.
• Responsible for general financial oversight and monitoring of cash flow.
• Reconciling: advances and provide financial updates on a monthly and quarterly basis, audits annually to identify discrepancies to advance provided and expenditures claimed, cash receipts and deposits
• Year end Audit Reconciling: provide accounts receivable schedule, provide accounts payable schedule, provide pre-paid expense schedule
• Receive and verify invoices and cheque requisitions for processing.
• Data entry of invoices, cheque requisitions and processing of cheques.
• Assist to update and reconcile Financial Updates.
• Processes cheques for Direct Deposit.
• Verify and correct financial claim forms and record as general journal entry into accounting program.
• Updating and maintaining records of expenditures.
• Responding to vendor invoices.
• Ensuring all payments are made in accordance with company policy and in a timely manner.
• Resolving payment discrepancies and disputes on behalf of the company.
• Preparing and mailing invoices.
• Posting payments to accounts.
• Organizing and filing deposit receipts as invoices are paid.
• Preparing reports on delinquent accounts and payment profiles.
• Analyzing financial records for accuracy. Follow up with regarding discrepancies of all outstanding accounts payable (A/P)/accounts receivables (A/R).
• Maintain a filing system for all financial documents. File accuracy with close attention to deadlines, budget and recovery.
• Attention to detail and a dedication to accuracy pertaining to all financial documentation.
• Handle confidential information in a professional and discrete manner.
• Comply with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and SERDC financial and personnel policies and procedures.
• Communicate with the Education Manager regarding status of accounts or as issues arise.
• Additional finance-related and administrative duties as assigned in support of goals and objectives.
• Self motivated and works well in a changing fast-paced environment.
• Provide exceptional client service through communication, courtesy and respect.
• Adhere to all professional obligations and ethical standards.
• Maintain up-to-date accounting knowledge by participating in external and internal training as required and directed by the Education Manager.
• Capable to lift at least 50lbs.
• Adhering to all SERDC policies.
• Undertaking other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications – Essential:

• Accounting or Business Administration degree/diploma, and/or Computerized Accounting Diploma and/or Certification from a recognized institution in Manitoba/Canada.
• Three consecutive years’ accounting/finance experience in a First Nation and/or Not-For-Profit environment.
• A combination of post-secondary courses in accounting or an equivalent combination of education & experience as determined by SERDC will be considered.
• 3 years or more experience working with SAGE 300 accounting software.
• Must be able to take accounting knowledge and apply it to real life situations.
• Experience and knowledge of accounts payable A/P, accounts receivable A/R.
• Capable and excellent understanding and application of Microsoft Office programs.
• Knowledge of SERDC and its member First Nations, the organization, and its programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail and organizational skills and enjoy working in a team environment as well as independently.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, time management skill set with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Capable of taking initiative and follow through to continuously improve internal processes when identified.
• Must demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and dependability, in fulfilling obligations in an effective, efficient and timely manner.
• Must have valid driver’s license and access to a reliable insured reliable vehicle.
• Capability to lift at least 50lbs and travel to the Brokenhead office when requested.
• Participate in internal/external meetings as required and other networking and professional development opportunities as identified by immediate supervisor.
• Adhering to all SERDC policies.
• Undertaking other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications – Desired:

• Ability to communicate/speak in a First Nations language(s) (i.e., Ojibway/Cree/Oji-Cree, etc.) and/or previous exposure to First Nations communities and cultures would be a definite asset.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must produce a satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search)

We Offer:

• A competitive salary
• A full and unique benefit plan
• An opportunity to become part of a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, inclusive, respectful, and high-performing team

SERDC recognizes the importance of building an exemplary service delivery organization that is equal, inclusive, and reflective of the population it serves. Preference will be given to qualified SERDC or First Nation members who voluntarily self-declare in their application.

***Reasonable accommodation is available upon applicant request.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Deadline for application: Open until filled. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Job Type: Full-time

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