Michipicoten First Nation (MFN) is a vibrant community located near Wawa, ON and approximately 225 km from Sault Ste. With a small number of members on reserve and the majority dispersed around the globe, Michipicoten First Nation strives to maintain harmony and balance with Mother Earth, neighbouring First Nations, and surrounding communities, while building on socio-economic independence and a strong sense of community and cultural identity.

Michipicoten First

Nation is seeking a full-time temporary Senior Accounting Clerk . Reporting to the Finance Administrator, the Senior Accounting Clerk is responsible for the day-to-day processing of payments for members through community benefit programs such as Health, Social Services and Education, as well as standard vendor, contractor, programming, NIHB, tuition, office and infrastructure payments.

Responsibilities include ensuring purchases are recorded accurately and in a timely manner, and that they comply with relevant regulations and policies. The job entails tracking HST rebates for the Nation and involves some analysis-based compilations to support financial reporting.

The Senior Accounting

Clerk manages the payables process, ensuring proper approvals are secured and signing authorities are available when needed. This role requires regular communication with members, managers, staff, vendors and contractors.

Full Time

Accounting/Bookkeeping/Finance Clerk Accounts Payable Verify and complete Purchase Orders, and ensure all financial transactions comply with internal financial policies and procedures Accurately enter financial transactions (invoices)



into accounting software Process invoice batches and prepare EFT and cheque payments for approval in accordance with internal financial policies Know the Chart of Accounts in the General Ledger and ensure transactions are coded correctly for the applicable department, funding source and type of expense Update and maintain vendor files, travel claims, petty cash and other financial information Serve as a contact point for vendors, staff and Community members regarding financial inquiries and the status of payments Advise the Finance Administrator of non-compliances with internal financial policies and provide suggestions to enhance financial operations Add recent vendors to the accounting database, on approval of the Finance Administrator Finance and Administrative Support Assist the Finance Administrator with the annual audit process and year-end financial reports Provide an annual reconciliation of Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) payments Provide standard and special transaction-based financial reports and reconciliations, using accounting software and when requested by the Finance Administrator Attend Finance Team Meetings/All Staff Meetings, providing input on issues or concerns Education & Training Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field Intermediate computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, Teams and SharePoint Interest in First Nations financial governance and public sector accounting High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability in handling finances and information Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (if hired) Michipicoten First Nation is dedicated to promoting equity and diversity and serving the interests of its members. The successful candidate will primarily serve the interests of Michipicoten members, and preference will be given to MFN members and Indigenous candidates who possess the necessary qualifications. #

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