Financial Assistant

**Applicants from Six Nations and other First Nations will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.**

**JOB** SUMMARY**: The **Finance Assistant** reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Child & Youth Health Team Manager at Six Nations Health Services.

**PURPOSE & SCOPE OF THE POSITION**:
The Finance Assistant performs tasks and analysis of financial data in support of various accounting functions that may include internal reporting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cost Accounting, and/or General Accounting while working within the administrative policies and procedures established for Six Nations Health Services.

**Type**

Full-Time

**Closing Date**

January 15, 2024

**Hours of Work**

35hrs/week

**Wage**

$46,300/year

*A competitive compensation package will be offered commensurate with qualifications. *

**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS**:
Minimum Requirements:

- Graduate of Post-Secondary School in office administration and/or three (3) years of equivalent experience
- Minimum 1 year business finance experience; accounts receivable, accounts payable experience
- Advanced skills with Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint and Google Docs
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Understands the importance of Confidentiality. Ability to work with tact and discretion.
- Good knowledge of the Six Nations Community and highly sensitive to Six Nations culture.

Other Related Skills:

- Familiar with the Six Nations Community and services available in the area
- Relate effectively with people of all ages and their families/caregivers
- Strong organizational skills and, able to work independently and work cooperatively with other service providers.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Experience with Electronic Medical Records.
- Understands the importance of Confidentiality. Ability to work with tact and discretion.

**SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: (Choose one method ONLY)**:
**Method #1: Online**
- Please visit: My Job Search to access our job board and follow the directions to apply.- Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.
- Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
- Copy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.

**Method #2: GREAT** - Applications must include all of the following**:

- Printed, filled in and authorized Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form.
- Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.
- Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
- Photocopy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
- Place all documents listed above in a sealed envelope and mail to or drop off at:
**Finance Assistant - Full Time - 135R1-24-4**

c/o Reception Desk

Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT)

P.O. Box 69, 16 Sunrise Court

Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0

**REPORTING RELATIONSHIP**:
Reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Child & Youth Health Team Manager at Six Nations Health Services.

**PURPOSE & SCOPE OF THE POSITION**:
The Finance Assistant performs tasks and analysis of financial data in support of various accounting functions that may include internal reporting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cost Accounting, and/or General Accounting while working within the administrative policies and procedures established for Six Nations Health Services.

**KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- **Technical Functions**:

- Ensure proper financial records, controls, and reporting for assigned portfolio Processes new referrals
- Reconcile and maintain a full understanding of all balance sheet and income statements. Scheduling new assessments, rescheduling as required and communicating appointments dates, times and locations
- Complete monthly and quarterly reporting
- Participation in annual budget and year end processes, as required. Complete accounting portion of assigned budgets within assigned deadlines
- Accounts receivable/payable management
- Maintain all accounting files in an organized and efficient manner
- **Communications Functions**:

- Attends staff meetings for Child & Youth Health Services
- Employs appropriate communication skills when interacting with participants, families and other staff
- Follows procedures for reporting hazardous conditions, equipment and incidents
- Ensures privacy is maintained in accordance with relevant regulations
- Provides appropriate advocacy for participants and families when necessary
- Communicates regularly with