First Nations/metis/inuit Candidates

**Closing**:Open until position is filled

**Term**: Full-time (35 hours/week) 1-year contract

Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) provides safe and affordable housing for urban and rural Aboriginal people

in Ontario. Our Vision is “to lead the design, development and delivery of sustainable and culturally appropriate housing that promotes excellence in the Aboriginal community and organizational infrastructures”. Housing Services are provided throughout the province by over 140 Team Members as well as a wide range of Partners including Indigenous Organizations, Community Organizations, Governments (Municipal, Provincial, Federal), and Private Sector. Our Main Office and Service Centre is located in Sault Ste. Marie and we have Satellite Service Centres in Dryden, Peterborough, and Hamilton.

Services provided include:

- Property management of over 2300 subsidized and unsubsidized housing units;
- Provision of an assisted homeownership program providing down payment and home purchase assistance;
- Provision of an assisted homeowner repair program;
- Supportive housing services for community members;
- Planning and development of new housing; and
- Program management, program development and title services to local community organizations.

We are currently seeking an **Accounts Payable Clerk** for any of our offices located in** Dryden, Hamilton, **or** Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.**

As the Accounts Payable Clerk, you will be an integral part of the Finance Department, working under the direction of the Finance Supervisor. You will be responsible for inputting and processing invoices for approval, processing payments through the Business Management System (BMS) and preparing bank reconciliations.

**Duties and responsibilities will include, but not limited to, the following**:

- Support OAHS’s mission and vision and make significant contributions to the achievement of the corporate strategic plan;
- Receive, generate G/L coding and enter accounts payable invoices into the accounting system;
- Ensure review and authorization of accounts payable invoices prior to entry to the accounting system;
- Prepare all payment disbursements and G/L postings as per company policies;
- Match payment to cheque and/or EFT’s and obtain authorization to release for payment, then submit all cheques and EFT’s for authorized signature or token to payee;
- Generate reports showing status of payments;
- Maintain hard copy/electronic filing for all transactions;
- Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues, maintain vendor files, and correspond with and respond to vendor inquiries;
- Prepare bank reconciliations and provide supporting documentation for annual audit; and
- Other duties as required.

**Conditions of Employment**
- Ability to travel as required (limited);
- Ability to work varying hours/days (if required);
- Valid CPIC Clearance (Criminal Records check);
- References;
- Current, valid Ontario Driver’s Licence and safe driving record (preferred);

**Compensation**:
In return for your ongoing excellent performance, strong work ethic, and commitment to our vision, mission, values, strategic plan, and the people we serve, Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services offers a comprehensive compensation package.

**This comprehensive compensation package includes**:

- Challenging and fulfilling work; an inclusive and supportive team; and a work environment steeped in and guided by Indigenous culture;
- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits;
- Additional paid holidays (in addition to statutory holidays) include Louis Riel Day, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Remembrance Day, and Family Day;
- Opportunity for cultural, educational and other approved leaves;
- Supported training opportunities for personal and professional development while reciprocally enhancing organizational capacity; and
- A competitive salary in pay band B4 with a range of $35,400.00 to $50,830.00.

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In meeting the objectives and vision of the organization, preference will be given to qualified individuals of First Nation, Métis, or Inuit ancestry, and are asked to self-identify on their cover letter._**-
- For the Health and Safety of employees, all new employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of being hired by OAHS. For clarity, fully vaccinated means two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and that at least 14 days have elapsed since completion of your vaccine series. OAHS will require proof of full vaccination prior to an employee’s start date._

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**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Self-Identify as First Nations, Metis, or Inuit;
- Strong oral/written communication skills;
- Knowledge of and appreciation for Indigenous culture and demonstrated values that focuses on assisting people;
- Completed post-secondary diploma or in 3rd year of a degree program or diploma in related field, or equivalent work experience;
- Minimum 1 year of experience would be an asset;
- Demonstrate an understanding of ac