Summer Finance Clerk

Job Responsibility:

THIS IS A TEMPORARY FULL TIME ROLE - 8 WEEKS

Position Overview

Reporting to the Senior Financial Officer, Support Services, the Finance Clerk supports the Financial Specialists with supporting select First Nations across Canada through remote accounting and on-going training.

Responsibilities

Assist Financial Specialist in accounting procedures, such as Bank Reconciliations, Accounts Payable, Revenue Recognition, Journal Entries with First Nation client;

• Provide monthly data analysis and reporting on First Nation clients, specific to remote accounting, sustainable training or supplemental services;
• Assist Financial Specialists in reporting and review of compliance reporting, policy & procedures reviews, project management reports and assignments;
• Provide support and development on Sustainable training or Supplemental Services training opportunities;
• Provide administrative support and technical assistance to Financial Specialists to support First Nation clients.
• Assist and support relationship with Financial Specialists to provide the knowledge transfer and capacity building to First Nation clients.

Qualifications

• Must be aged 15 - 30 years to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs program;
• Must be a permanent resident of Canada, a Canadian Citizens or legally permitted and protected under the Immigration and Refugee protection during the period of employment;
• Understanding of public affairs in an area of Events, Communications or Government Relations;
• Willingness to follow industry trends and current methods;
• Experience working with Indigenous Governments, organizations and communities considered a strong asset;
• Strong communicator with a strong command of written and spoken English; French language skills considered an asset;
• Well-organized, with the ability to work within deadlines; analytical mind with attention to detail;
• Effective working skills in Microsoft Suite.
• Enrolled or completed Post-Secondary Education in Business, Finance, accounting or Administrative Studies;
• Experience working in Microsoft Office Suite;
• An understanding, awareness and appreciation of Indigenous culture and history.

Equivalent or relevant education and/or experience may be considered.

Working Conditions

• This position is based in Ottawa, Ontario.
• Hybrid work arrangement may be offered.

What We Offer

• $25 per hour
• Flexible 35-hour work week
• Supportive work environment with work-life balance
• Hybrid work arrangements
• Professional development & career growth opportunities
• Enriching and meaningful work with a passionate and dedicated team