EDUCATION/EXPERIENCECPA designation and member in good standing with CPA CanadaMinimum of 3 years experience in accountingBachelor’s degree in business or a related discipline requiredExperience implementing an ERP considered an assetExperience working with First Nations communities/people considered an assetAn equivalent combination of education and experience may be consideredREQUIREMENTSAcceptable criminal record and credit checks requiredMaintains a high level of confidentiality and uses discretion on all matters relating to the affairs of the Westbank First NationJOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILTIESWorks closely with other members of the Finance team to ensure accurate financial reportingAssists with aspects of the budget process, as requested, including assessing reasonableness of departmental budgetsPreparation and posting of monthly journal entries including recurring entries, monthly and annual General Ledger closeAssists in preparing monthly, and quarterly summary financial reports (Statement of Operations) and related analyses as may be required or requestedPrepares monthly departmental income statements, reviews for anomalies, meets with department managers. Communicates with managers to gain their understanding of financial results and required actionsProvides analysis of trends and recommends actions for optimization of resultsFocus on productivity, process improvement, and beneficial changeCreates and maintains recurring and ad-hoc reporting,



supporting the interpretation and troubleshooting of the underlying dataDemonstrates strong customer service orientation and delivers services within contract and internal requirementsMap existing workflows to the current ERP’s functionality and recommend improvementsConfigure modules to align with business processesAssists with the extraction, data integrity and accurate loading of data from old system to new ERPEnsures the ERP connects seamlessly with existing legacy tools and IT infrastructureAssists with User Acceptance testing (UAT) and Gap/Fit analysisPerforms all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Westbank First Nation policies, standards and procedures, and as directed by the Accounting Manager, Financial ReportingKNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIESStrong accounting and analytical skillsAbility to streamline functions and passion to learn and growExtensive knowledge of accounting systems, and reporting tools as well as computerized accounting softwareExtensive knowledge of Microsoft ExcelAbility to multitask, prioritize workload,



and cross-train; willingness to work as a team memberExcellent verbal and written communication skills with strong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to understand and work within WFN procedures and standards including standards of ethics and confidentialityDemonstrates a high degree of confidentiality in interpersonal interactionWorking knowledge of the history of colonization in Canada and its ongoing impact on modern issues affecting Indigenous PeoplesWorking knowledge in communicating with Indigenous Peoples, demonstrating sensitivity and empathy, and awareness of how language choices can influence and impact conversationsThe Median Salary for this position is $88,037.27This is a term position set to end on July 16, 2027Westbank First Nation offers a competitive and thoughtfully designed total rewards package that reflects our commitment to employee wellbeing and long-term success. In addition to a competitive base salary, employees are eligible to participate in the Municipal Pension Plan, a defined benefit pension plan with a 9.31% employer contribution following the eligibility period along with comprehensive extended health and dental coverage.Our unique and generous flexible time-off provisions are designed to promote work–life–family balance and overall wellness. At WFN, we also prioritize continuous growth and leadership development by investing in meaningful education and professional development opportunities that support both individual advancement and organizational excellence.This opportunity will close at midnight on Sunday, May 10th, 2026While we recognize the value of diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, preference will be provided to qualified WFN Members & Indigenous applicants.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Accountant (Term, Full-Time) - C$88,037.3 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Westbank First Nation
📍 Winnipeg