Finance Clerk

Position: Finance Clerk.Vacancy: 1 Full Time Contract (Until June 2027).Location: Hiawatha First Nation, ON.Closing Date: February 8, 2026.FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM FOUND ON OUR CAREERS PAGE (www.binnoojiiyag.ca/careers) AND INCLUDE IT WITH YOUR RESUME.Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Finance Clerk is responsible for assisting the Finance team in all aspects of the operations of the finance department. RESPONSIBILITIES:Accurately code and post to maintain the integrity of the General Ledger and resulting reports used by the Finance Department for Agency and Ministry reporting. Obtaining and ensuring appropriate levels of authorization for expenditures. Ensuring invoicing is accurate and agency processes and policies are adhered to. Working under strict deadlines and time constraints. Reconciliation of various areas of accounting functions. Working with a high level of confidentiality. Finance Administration: Receive and verify invoices and requisitions for goods and services. Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures. Prepare, verify, and process invoices and coding payment documents. Prepare batches of invoices for data entry and enter invoices for payment. Reconciliation of various charting of accounts, vendor statements, etc. Maintain updated vendor and program files. Maintain updated revenue source files. Assists with the ongoing monitoring of all budgets. Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as required by the Executive Director, Director of Finance & Information Technology, and Finance Manager. Assist with the design, development, implementation, and reporting templates for the finance department as required by various managers. Prepare and review monthly year-to-date variance reports for the Finance Manager. Administrative: Review and verify travel claims to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance. Maintain a filing system for all financial documents. Assists with the development of financial processes Consults with the Finance Manager to help address any contentious financial management issues. Assists in the completion of required government reports and filing requirements as needed. Assists in the annual audit process. Assists with the development and implementation of finance policies and procedures. Ensures positive working relationships with partner agencies, vendors, staff, and clients.  POSITION REQUIREMENTS:Education and Experience Requirements: Degree or diploma in Accounting or a related field. A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a finance role. Experience working within Child Welfare and/or Indigenous Child-Wellbeing setting would be considered an asset.Knowledge Requirements: Strong working knowledge of CPIN/ORACLE would be considered an asset. Awareness of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Financial research/analysis techniques. Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and maintaining general ledgers. A good working knowledge of community services within the Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services catchment area and surrounding areas to assist in service provision. A solid understanding of and sensitivity to the experiences of First Nations and Indigenous peoples in Canada, and the impact of the legacy of Residential Schools and the Sixties Scoop upon them is essential. Knowledge of Indigenous culture and values including awareness of the First Nation, Inuit, and Métis Communities we service.  About Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services: Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag (Nog-dah-wen-mawg) (Bin-ooh-zhee-yug) Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services is a multi-service Indigenous Child Well-Being Agency. We provide a stable foundation for children, youth, and families, through wraparound services that are culturally based and family-focused. We seek to support our families in the way they deserve, with care and authenticity, and by recognizing and respecting spirit. We form a wholistic, inclusive, and nonjudgmental circle of care. We seek to honour and support those we serve, with a constant commitment to growing our base of knowledge and expertise. ​We are an agency that delivers culturally-intelligent services to our partner First Nation communities in Ontario. With our team of dedicated staff, we work with children, youth, and families as early as possible to help them navigate various obstacles and access services available to them. We offer services such as Child & Youth Mental Health and Addictions, Youth Justice, Youth in Transition, Child Welfare, and Alternative Care.